John F. Kennedy Middle School

155 Raffia Rd.
Enfield, CT 06082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,096 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 1,096 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,096 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#670 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
30%
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Black
7%
12%
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White
66%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F. Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is ranked #670 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John F. Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F. Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmen Arace Middle School, Sage Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
1,096 students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John F. Kennedy Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is part of Enfield School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Kennedy Middle School located?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is located in the Southwood Acres neighborhood of Enfield, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwood Acres.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Early Release - Start of Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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