John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Should I attend John F. Kennedy Middle School or Bak Middle School Of The Arts? 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
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Bak Middle School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 767 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,259 students in grades 6-8, Bak Middle School Of The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
767 students
1,259 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
29% | 71%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3139 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#19 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
248
375
Grade 7 Students
280
445
Grade 8 Students
239
439
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
66%
14%
% White
4%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%