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Wood Hill Middle School vs. J F Kennedy Middle School

Should you attend Wood Hill Middle School or J F Kennedy Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wood Hill Middle School
11 Cross Street
Andover, MA 01810
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
J F Kennedy Middle School
165 Mill Street
Natick, MA 01760
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Wood Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

J F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades 6-8, Wood Hill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 911 students in grades 5-8, J F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
331 students
911 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wood Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J F Kennedy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wood Hill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J F Kennedy Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wood Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J F Kennedy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wood Hill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Andover School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natick School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#196 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#261 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wood Hill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J F Kennedy Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in MA)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wood Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J F Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in MA)
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wood Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J F Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wood Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J F Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wood Hill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J F Kennedy Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
241
Grade 6 Students
111
211
Grade 7 Students
99
236
Grade 8 Students
121
223

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
31%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wood Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wood Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wood Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
49%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wood Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wood Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wood Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J F Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wood Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J F Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wood Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J F Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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