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John F Kennedy Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 557 students

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Posted October 4, 2007

I am so happy that my child is studying in this school where the teachers are committed and dedicated. I am glad that reasonable homework is assigned on most days. I see my child read everyday for about twenty minutes. This is THE place to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2003

one of the best run schools i have ever seen.always clean, people are very friendly.has been called a big family for many years , and now i know why. these people all know how to work together to make a school a place to learn and enjoy.


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About these ratings

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.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
47%
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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
45%
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

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
33%
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 Students78%
Female88%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female57%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities22%
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 Students77%
Female84%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female43%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities15%
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 Students75%
Female91%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female55%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students37%
Female39%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities16%
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

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 82% 70%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Asian 5% 5%
Black 4% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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41 Middle Street
Woburn, MA 01801
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Phone: (781) 937-8230

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