Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Kennedy Middle serves the southwest part of Gallup, NM, covering an expansive area of approximately 293 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
American Indian
64%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
6%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F. Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is ranked #455 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gallup Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
648 students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John F. Kennedy Middle School students are American Indian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% 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 Gallup School District.
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