Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F Kennedy Middle serves the northern part of Indian Orchard, MA, covering an attendance area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Middle School's student population of 366 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
EDUCATING TO EMPOWER
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1598 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Middle School is ranked #1598 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John F Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
366 students attend John F Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John F Kennedy Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Springfield School District.
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