John F. Kennedy Middle School

Summary:

John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Enfield, Connecticut, serving 1,096 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Enfield School District, which is ranked 112 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to the state average, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, with a 2-star rating indicating below-average performance. The school's academic performance is particularly low for female students, White students, and special education students, ranking in the bottom quarter of the state. However, the school's Hispanic student subgroup performs better, ranking in the middle third of Connecticut middle schools. John F. Kennedy Middle School's proficiency rates on state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Granby Memorial Middle School, East Granby Middle School, and Timothy Edwards School, John F. Kennedy Middle School generally performs worse academically. Despite the school's slightly higher spending per student compared to the state average, these academic challenges persist, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 155 Raffia Rd.
       Enfield, CT  06082


(860) 763-8855

District: Enfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,050 Help


Students who attend John F. Kennedy Middle School usually attend:

High:    Enfield High School

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:    Edgar H. Parkman School
    Eli Whitney School
    Enfield Street School
    Hazardville Memorial School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  1,068

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Hispanic:
20.9%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (20.9%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Middle School is $18,050.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Middle School 142nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See John F. Kennedy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Enfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Enfield School District 112th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F. Kennedy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.37 115th 248 53.6%
2007 61.07 126th 250 49.6%
2008 60.95 126th 252 50.0%
2009 61.71 131st 255 48.6%
2010 70.49 99th 268 63.1%
2011 69.38 111th 269 58.7%
2012 65.01 128th 272 52.9%
2013 68.65 113th 278 59.4%
2015 47.26 151st 280 46.1%
2016 43.95 133rd 246 45.9%
2017 38.98 144th 250 42.4%
2018 34.38 157th 249 36.9%
2019 32.69 163rd 259 37.1%
2021 36.61 160th 275 41.8%
2022 29.70 158th 250 36.8%
2023 32.34 153rd 249 38.6%
2024 39.37 142nd 250 43.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.84 143rd 244 41.4%
2024 20.00 21st 22 4.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.04 66th 104 36.5%
2021 42.66 118th 218 45.9%
2022 36.30 72nd 106 32.1%
2023 36.90 71st 109 34.9%
2024 40.40 67th 114 41.2%
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Rank History for Female students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.15 123rd 160 23.1%
2019 21.55 132nd 169 21.9%
2021 40.30 131st 235 44.3%
2022 27.85 120th 166 27.7%
2023 22.83 121st 160 24.4%
2024 28.65 118th 161 26.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.90 72nd 104 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.75 122nd 164 25.6%
2019 22.44 130th 167 22.2%
2021 25.32 164th 224 26.8%
2022 22.49 127th 169 24.9%
2023 24.51 115th 158 27.2%
2024 31.85 104th 157 33.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.42 77th 146 47.3%
2024 44.69 49th 104 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at John F. Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.00 152nd 168 9.5%
2019 9.74 153rd 166 7.8%
2021 13.74 156th 175 10.9%
2022 12.16 136th 151 9.9%
2023 12.23 144th 158 8.9%
2024 17.60 128th 154 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, March 4, 2019

Open Quote Oh freakin boy do I have a hell of an experience to tell y’all.
I was a student at this school in 2018. ITS WAS A DUMP. The pipes leaked in the classrooms and halls. The facilities are too small. There is no air conditioning. The entire auditorium is a lost cause with broken seats and incredibly outdated systems. I used to be in the band and we had our own waterfall. The boilers in this school are chugging. 2/3 boilers broken and we’re out of commission for weeks and the school system needed a portable boiler in order to keep the school abover 40 degrees. The building is in disrepair, the “temporary” classrooms disconnected from the building have been in use for god knows how long. The fields are horrible, the circle and parking lots are over due for a fresh pave along with what’s left of a basketball court. This school needs to be demolished, and with growing class sizes and more kids it’s not getting any better. I am sorry for any child that has to endure any amount of time at this place, may God help your soul. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John F. Kennedy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 876 15 14 10 2 n/a n/a 0 917
1989 859 12 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1990 892 17 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 931
1991 872 19 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 915
1992 885 15 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 927
1993 1120 21 23 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1181
1994 1151 35 21 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1232
1995 975 26 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1035
1996 975 26 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1035
1997 970 24 19 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1998 1006 33 23 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
1999 1014 43 28 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2000 982 42 20 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1073
2001 933 47 18 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1028
2002 947 66 23 36 4 n/a n/a 0 1076
2003 947 66 23 36 4 n/a n/a 0 1076
2004 959 54 21 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1076
2005 933 64 23 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
2006 897 67 22 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
2007 886 66 30 46 4 n/a n/a 0 1032
2008 860 71 20 38 3 n/a n/a 0 992
2009 798 72 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 923
2010 737 81 13 41 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2011 684 56 12 66 3 0 27 0 848
2012 922 82 26 107 6 3 55 0 1201
2013 870 73 29 111 6 4 55 0 1148
2014 853 60 31 117 4 4 52 0 1121
2015 806 67 30 131 2 3 60 0 1099
2016 775 57 31 132 3 2 65 0 1065
2017 795 63 38 155 9 4 62 0 1126
2018 786 51 36 161 4 3 59 0 1100
2019 791 68 40 194 3 3 50 0 1149
2020 751 69 23 186 2 0 47 0 1078
2021 754 68 24 218 3 0 45 0 1112
2022 713 74 25 207 3 0 38 0 1060
2023 720 78 26 217 4 1 46 4 1096
2024 687 76 33 223 1 2 44 2 1068

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F. Kennedy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 917 82.0 11.1 n/a
1989 884 80.0 11.0 n/a
1990 931 81.0 11.4 n/a
1991 915 81.0 11.2 n/a
1992 927 79.3 11.6 5.9
1993 1181 87.8 13.5 1
1994 1232 90.7 13.6 17.7
1995 1035 72.3 14.3 10.1
1996 1035 72.3 14.3 10.1
1997 1039 78.8 13.2 11
1998 1090 78.3 13.9 10.3
1999 1115 80.1 13.9 14.6
2000 1073 84.6 12.7 19.1
2001 1028 86.5 11.9 n/a
2002 1076 88.7 12.1 18.6
2003 1076 88.7 12.1 18.6
2004 1076 87.1 12.4 20.3
2005 1063 75.6 14.1 n/a
2006 1027 76.3 13.5 22.3
2007 1032 74.3 13.9 22.5
2008 992 85.6 11.6 22.5
2009 923 90.2 11.4 26.2
2010 872 75.6 11.5 30.2
2011 848 71.1 11.9 30.7
2012 1201 98.1 12.2 33.6
2013 1148 98.5 11.6 34.4
2014 1121 98.6 11.3 33.5
2015 1099 93.0 11.8 37.6
2016 1065 90.0 11.8 38.8
2017 1126 92.0 12.2 38.9
2018 1100 94.7 11.6 38.7
2019 1149 84.5 13.5 46.2
2020 1078 90.5 11.9 49.7
2021 1112 86.0 12.9 49.9
2022 1060 90.5 11.7 45.8
2023 1096 101.2 10.8 45.5
2024 1068 98.2 10.8 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F. Kennedy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 917 82.0 11.1 n/a
1989 884 80.0 11.0 n/a
1990 931 81.0 11.4 n/a
1991 915 81.0 11.2 n/a
1992 927 79.3 11.6 5.9
1993 1181 87.8 13.5 1
1994 1232 90.7 13.6 17.7
1995 1035 72.3 14.3 10.1
1996 1035 72.3 14.3 10.1
1997 1039 78.8 13.2 11
1998 1090 78.3 13.9 10.3
1999 1115 80.1 13.9 14.6
2000 1073 84.6 12.7 19.1
2001 1028 86.5 11.9 n/a
2002 1076 88.7 12.1 18.6
2003 1076 88.7 12.1 18.6
2004 1076 87.1 12.4 20.3
2005 1063 75.6 14.1 n/a
2006 1027 76.3 13.5 22.3
2007 1032 74.3 13.9 22.5
2008 992 85.6 11.6 22.5
2009 923 90.2 11.4 26.2
2010 872 75.6 11.5 30.2
2011 848 71.1 11.9 30.7
2012 1201 98.1 12.2 33.6
2013 1148 98.5 11.6 34.4
2014 1121 98.6 11.3 33.5
2015 1099 93.0 11.8 37.6
2016 1065 90.0 11.8 38.8
2017 1126 92.0 12.2 38.9
2018 1100 94.7 11.6 38.7
2019 1149 84.5 13.5 46.2
2020 1078 90.5 11.9 49.7
2021 1112 86.0 12.9 49.9
2022 1060 90.5 11.7 45.8
2023 1096 101.2 10.8 45.5
2024 1068 98.2 10.8 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John F. Kennedy Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,914
2019 $15,329
2020 $15,636
2021 $15,443
2022 $17,364
2023 $18,050

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F. Kennedy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 249 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)47.538.7
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Enfield School District)47.237.9
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)38.332.8
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Enfield School District)3832.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)43.442.6
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Enfield School District)43.141.5
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)33.731.2
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Enfield School District)33.430.4
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)48.639.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Enfield School District)48.639.1
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)22.121.6
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Enfield School District)2221.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11491096
 4.6%
African American6878
 14.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian4026
 35%
Hispanic194217
 11.9%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White791720
 9%
Two or More Races5046
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%45.5%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 142nd of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John F. Kennedy Middle School usually go on to attend Enfield High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,068 students attended John F. Kennedy Middle School.

Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are 64% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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