John F Kennedy Middle School

305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

John F Kennedy Middle School's student population of 279 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

John F Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3610 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John F Kennedy Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
46%
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 New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
49%
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 New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
78%
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 New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
67%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John F Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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 New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Middle School is ranked #3610 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
279 students attend John F Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John F Kennedy Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
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 Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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