J F Kennedy Middle School vs. Wilson Middle School
Should you attend J F Kennedy Middle School or Wilson 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
Top Rankings
J F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Wilson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 748 students in grades 5-8, Wilson 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 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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
5-8
5-8
Total Students
911 students
748 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#306 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
241
188
Grade 6 Students
211
193
Grade 7 Students
236
176
Grade 8 Students
223
191
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
71%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
