John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Williams Middle School
Should you attend John F Kennedy Middle School or Williams 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 Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 282 students in grades 6-8, Williams Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
390 students
282 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1601 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#373 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
127
100
Grade 7 Students
139
88
Grade 8 Students
124
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
67%
9%
% Black
21%
3%
% White
9%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
