John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend John F. Kennedy Middle School or Central 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
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 663 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
663 students
416 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#272 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
219
138
Grade 7 Students
215
128
Grade 8 Students
229
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
74%
16%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
18%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%