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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 366 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 42%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 337 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is equal to 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
366 students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1598 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#329 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
66%
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
142
118
Grade 7 Students
106
114
Grade 8 Students
118
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
11%
% Hispanic
71%
8%
% Black
21%
3%
% White
5%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%