J F Kennedy Middle School vs. Wilson Middle School
Should I attend J F Kennedy Middle School or Wilson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Wilson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 850 students in grades 5-8, J F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 818 students in grades 5-8, Wilson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
850 students
818 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#384 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
226
187
Grade 6 Students
204
205
Grade 7 Students
231
203
Grade 8 Students
189
223
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
76%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%