John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Knowledge Academy
Should I attend John F. Kennedy Middle School or Knowledge Academy? 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 Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Knowledge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 824 students in grades 5-8, 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 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 126 students in grades 5-8, Knowledge Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
824 students
126 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
42:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1435 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
205
27
Grade 6 Students
201
32
Grade 7 Students
177
29
Grade 8 Students
241
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
46%
42%
% Black
32%
35%
% White
16%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
