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John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Amherst Regional Middle School

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School Overview

School
John F Kennedy Middle School
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Amherst Regional Middle School
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 542 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 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 369 students in grades 7-8, Amherst Regional Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
542 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amherst Regional Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amherst Regional Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amherst Regional Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northampton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Regional Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Amherst-Pelham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#930 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#657 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John F Kennedy Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amherst Regional Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
45%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northampton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Amherst-Pelham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northampton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Amherst-Pelham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northampton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amherst Regional Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Amherst-Pelham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John F Kennedy Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Amherst Regional Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
175
-
Grade 7 Students
204
187
Grade 8 Students
163
182

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amherst Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Amherst-Pelham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amherst Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Amherst-Pelham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amherst Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Amherst-Pelham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amherst Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Amherst-Pelham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John F Kennedy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northampton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amherst Regional Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Amherst-Pelham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northampton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amherst Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Amherst-Pelham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John F Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northampton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amherst Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Amherst-Pelham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John F Kennedy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northampton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amherst Regional Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Amherst-Pelham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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