John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend John F. Kennedy Middle School or Central 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
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 706 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
706 students
427 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4616 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#575 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
70-74%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
267
152
Grade 7 Students
221
139
Grade 8 Students
218
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
72%
18%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
18%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
12%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
