John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. Forest Glen Middle School
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School Overview
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John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Overview
Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 433 students in grades 6-8, Forest Glen Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
498 students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1296 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#918 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
174
141
Grade 7 Students
164
151
Grade 8 Students
160
141
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
70%
41%
% White
15%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%