John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Carmen Arace Middle School
Should you attend John F. Kennedy Middle School or Carmen Arace 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
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Carmen Arace Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 1,068 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 216 students in grades 7-8, Carmen Arace 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 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,068 students
216 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#750 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
343
-
Grade 7 Students
380
91
Grade 8 Students
345
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
7%
76%
% White
65%
3%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
