John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Should I attend John F. Kennedy Middle School or Sam H. Lawson 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sam H. Lawson 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 949 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Sam H. Lawson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
949 students
919 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#37 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
301
297
Grade 7 Students
308
267
Grade 8 Students
340
355
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
80%
87%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
11%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%