John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Utica Academy Of Science Charter School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades 7-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 954 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utica Academy Of Science Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
K-12
Total Students
660 students
954 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2766 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2994 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
81
Grade 1 Students
-
77
Grade 2 Students
-
82
Grade 3 Students
-
78
Grade 4 Students
-
79
Grade 5 Students
-
79
Grade 6 Students
-
76
Grade 7 Students
325
73
Grade 8 Students
335
73
Grade 9 Students
-
78
Grade 10 Students
-
59
Grade 11 Students
-
57
Grade 12 Students
-
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
17%
19%
% Hispanic
21%
26%
% Black
23%
25%
% White
33%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%