John F. Kennedy Middle School
Tel:
(860) 628-3275
- John F. Kennedy Middle School serves 792 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John F. Kennedy Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- John F. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 792 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John F. Kennedy Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #405 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 25% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 83% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John F. Kennedy Middle School is Southington High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Plantsville Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plantsville Plantsville Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
0.8 miles
70 Church Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3450 0.8 K-5 274 - Plantsville Southington Public Schools Preschool Program Grades: PK | 18 students
1.2 miles
820 Marion Ave
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314 1.2 PK 18 - Plantsville Strong Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 267 students
1.2 miles
820 Marion Ave.
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3314 1.2 K-5 267 - Plantsville South End Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 229 students
1.3 miles
10 Maxwell-noble Drive
Plantsville, CT 06479
(860) 628-3320 1.3 K-5 229 - Southington Derynoski Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
1.5 miles
240 Main St.
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-3286 1.5 PK-5 552
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