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
Most improved public schools
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 808 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 443 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
808 students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4568 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#465 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
74%
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
287
143
Grade 7 Students
249
147
Grade 8 Students
272
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
16%
% Hispanic
77%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
14%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
16%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%