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John F Kennedy Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 523 students

 
 
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Posted February 2, 2012

Honestly, the school it's self needs improvement. The bathrooms have writing on them, and they are not taken off within the same week. Principals do not follow student handbook when dealing with issues. Teachers do not explain homeworks, etc. These are just some reasons why the Kennedy Middle School is unsatisfactory, and should plan on improving immediately. (NOTICE: the studens do NOT use the outside field, and the school isn't monitored as well as it should be, and this is a safety concern!!!)


Posted September 27, 2010

JFKennedy Middle School has a great team of teachers who work hard to insure students are well prepared for MCAS and beyond.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Because that is where I met my best friend and also I didn't know english that much and my teacher at the time took her time to teach me and others the english as a send language
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2008

Clean school. They do not spend any time outside, which is concerning. There is no recess for 6th grade. Furthermore, they have zero clue about after-school care. Parents seem to be left in the lurch without assistance from the school. There are no programs at the school itself, and when I asked for assistance they had no idea where to send me, or even a phone number of anyone else who could help. I found this very odd. Beyond that, the school seems to be a good one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

It is a very neat and clean school. Teachers can actually teach better than other teachers in MA. Excellent school!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
41%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students68%
Female66%
Male71%
African American43%
Asian85%
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities28%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students53%
Female54%
Male52%
African American19%
Asian77%
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities16%
English language learners7%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female86%
Male71%
African American60%
Asian95%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female52%
Male46%
African American40%
Asian84%
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities64%
English language learners6%

Math

All Students50%
Female50%
Male51%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners6%

Science

All Students35%
Female23%
Male46%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 68%
Hispanic 21% 15%
Black 11% 8%
Asian 7% 6%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: (781) 314-5565

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