John F. Kennedy Middle School

Summary:

John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school located in Plantsville, Connecticut, serving 699 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Southington School District, which is ranked 54 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John F. Kennedy Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Connecticut, with strong academic performance on SBAC assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as impressive proficiency rates on the NGSS/Science exam. The school's Hispanic and Low Socio-Economic Status (SES) student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top 25% of Connecticut middle schools in these categories. However, the school's performance for its Special Education student subgroup is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of Connecticut middle schools.

Compared to other middle schools in the area, such as Long River Middle School and James H. Moran Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School stands out with its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic students compared to the state average, is another notable feature.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1071 South Main St.
       Plantsville, CT  06479


(860) 628-3275

District: Southington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,517 Help


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

High:    Southington High School

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:    South End Elementary School
    Urbin T. Kelley School
    Walter A. Derynoski Elementary School
    William M. Strong Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  699

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Asian:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (11.4%), Asian (5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Middle School is $18,517.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Middle School 51st of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See John F. Kennedy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Southington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southington School District 54th 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 69.06 90th 248 63.7%
2007 69.44 94th 250 62.4%
2008 71.75 89th 252 64.7%
2009 75.55 67th 255 73.7%
2010 75.23 78th 268 70.9%
2011 74.06 81st 269 69.9%
2012 72.09 97th 272 64.3%
2013 75.40 72nd 278 74.1%
2015 79.52 64th 280 77.1%
2016 75.67 63rd 246 74.4%
2017 72.96 71st 250 71.6%
2018 70.06 86th 249 65.5%
2019 72.32 81st 259 68.7%
2021 78.89 61st 275 77.8%
2022 76.30 60th 250 76.0%
2023 74.62 66th 249 73.5%
2024 79.29 51st 250 79.6%
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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 74.75 46th 244 81.1%
2023 57.46 13th 20 35.0%
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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 57.28 44th 104 57.7%
2021 84.09 27th 218 87.6%
2023 73.01 21st 109 80.7%
2024 77.11 23rd 114 79.8%
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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 58.46 83rd 160 48.1%
2019 63.21 76th 169 55.0%
2021 77.19 53rd 235 77.4%
2022 69.16 58th 166 65.1%
2023 67.01 56th 160 65.0%
2024 74.70 40th 161 75.2%
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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 65.80 28th 104 73.1%
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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 66.53 61st 164 62.8%
2019 63.98 72nd 167 56.9%
2021 71.66 66th 224 70.5%
2022 74.24 48th 169 71.6%
2023 69.24 48th 158 69.6%
2024 71.51 46th 157 70.7%
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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 72.15 34th 146 76.7%
2023 87.09 11th 99 88.9%
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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 48.62 92nd 168 45.2%
2019 54.83 77th 166 53.6%
2021 62.44 64th 175 63.4%
2022 57.33 63rd 151 58.3%
2023 55.05 74th 158 53.2%
2024 59.37 68th 154 55.8%
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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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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 723 6 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1989 690 7 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1990 692 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 707
1991 671 6 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 694
1992 687 11 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1993 698 9 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1994 737 15 7 16 1 n/a n/a 0 776
1995 732 6 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1996 732 6 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1997 741 8 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1998 774 7 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 803
1999 795 7 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 823
2000 794 7 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 809 11 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 842
2002 777 8 8 27 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 777 8 8 27 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 746 12 11 36 1 n/a n/a 0 806
2005 729 13 17 25 1 n/a n/a 0 785
2006 728 12 15 28 1 n/a n/a 0 784
2007 740 12 21 16 3 n/a n/a 0 792
2008 739 17 22 17 2 n/a n/a 0 797
2009 739 14 22 30 3 n/a n/a 0 808
2010 733 14 27 23 4 n/a n/a 0 801
2011 765 6 21 29 3 0 12 0 836
2012 742 14 28 31 3 1 21 0 840
2013 743 17 24 32 3 1 25 0 845
2014 733 19 33 36 0 1 26 0 848
2015 715 11 28 45 0 1 26 0 826
2016 708 18 33 51 1 2 26 0 839
2017 679 23 24 46 2 2 25 0 801
2018 659 30 23 50 3 1 26 0 792
2019 637 22 22 58 2 0 23 0 764
2020 586 21 25 84 1 0 23 0 740
2021 581 14 27 79 0 0 19 0 720
2022 566 13 34 92 0 1 24 0 730
2023 536 16 35 80 0 1 31 0 699

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 740 51.0 14.5 n/a
1989 707 52.0 13.5 n/a
1990 707 53.7 13.1 n/a
1991 694 53.9 12.8 n/a
1992 710 56.9 12.4 2.4
1993 733 57.4 12.8 0.3
1994 776 64.8 12.0 5.2
1995 761 58.9 12.9 5.1
1996 761 58.9 12.9 5.1
1997 768 59.1 13.0 1.3
1998 803 60.5 13.3 1.1
1999 823 61.2 13.4 4.5
2000 822 63.5 12.9 4.1
2001 842 66.9 12.6 n/a
2002 821 66.0 12.4 6.7
2003 821 66.0 12.4 6.7
2004 806 67.1 12.0 7.6
2005 785 55.2 14.2 n/a
2006 784 56.8 13.8 7.4
2007 792 58.0 13.7 8.5
2008 797 65.5 12.2 8
2009 808 69.4 12.2 5.4
2010 801 65.8 12.1 6.4
2011 836 65.0 12.8 9.6
2012 840 67.0 12.5 12
2013 845 66.5 12.7 12.2
2014 848 66.7 12.7 13.4
2015 826 66.0 12.5 12.5
2016 839 64.0 13.1 12.3
2017 801 64.5 12.4 11.7
2018 792 65.7 12.0 17.3
2019 764 67.0 11.4 22.6
2020 740 62.5 11.8 24.5
2021 720 61.7 11.6 21.4
2022 730 61.7 11.8 22.3
2023 699 60.1 11.6 21.6

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 740 51.0 14.5 n/a
1989 707 52.0 13.5 n/a
1990 707 53.7 13.1 n/a
1991 694 53.9 12.8 n/a
1992 710 56.9 12.4 2.4
1993 733 57.4 12.8 0.3
1994 776 64.8 12.0 5.2
1995 761 58.9 12.9 5.1
1996 761 58.9 12.9 5.1
1997 768 59.1 13.0 1.3
1998 803 60.5 13.3 1.1
1999 823 61.2 13.4 4.5
2000 822 63.5 12.9 4.1
2001 842 66.9 12.6 n/a
2002 821 66.0 12.4 6.7
2003 821 66.0 12.4 6.7
2004 806 67.1 12.0 7.6
2005 785 55.2 14.2 n/a
2006 784 56.8 13.8 7.4
2007 792 58.0 13.7 8.5
2008 797 65.5 12.2 8
2009 808 69.4 12.2 5.4
2010 801 65.8 12.1 6.4
2011 836 65.0 12.8 9.6
2012 840 67.0 12.5 12
2013 845 66.5 12.7 12.2
2014 848 66.7 12.7 13.4
2015 826 66.0 12.5 12.5
2016 839 64.0 13.1 12.3
2017 801 64.5 12.4 11.7
2018 792 65.7 12.0 17.3
2019 764 67.0 11.4 22.6
2020 740 62.5 11.8 24.5
2021 720 61.7 11.6 21.4
2022 730 61.7 11.8 22.3
2023 699 60.1 11.6 21.6

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 $14,857
2019 $15,842
2020 $16,430
2021 $17,818
2022 $17,676
2023 $18,517

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 81st of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 66th of 249 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)67.559.8
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)69.664.4
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)6151.2
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)58.156.2
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)61.863.4
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)64.564.4
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)52.465.5
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)56.961.1
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)71.956.1
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southington School District)68.455.6
 12.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)56.951
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Southington School District)56.852.2
 4.6%
   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 Students764699
 8.5%
African American2216
 27.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2235
 59.1%
Hispanic5880
 37.9%
Pacific Islander01
White637536
 15.9%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%21.6%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 51st of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 699 students attended John F. Kennedy Middle School.

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


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