John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Williams Middle School
Should I attend John F Kennedy Middle School or Williams 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
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Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Student Attention
Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades 6-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Williams Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
420 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1622 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#633 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
134
90
Grade 7 Students
133
94
Grade 8 Students
153
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
66%
7%
% Black
22%
1%
% White
9%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%