Serving 687 students in grades 7-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy Middle School serves the east part of Utica, NY, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy Middle School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2766 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Middle School is ranked #2766 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senator James H Donovan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
687 students attend John F Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of John F Kennedy Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 8% 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 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John F Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Utica City School District.
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