Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy Middle serves the southeastern part of Antioch, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 24.1 square miles. Families typically drive about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
52%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
12%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is ranked #1482 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
747 students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John F. Kennedy Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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