John F. Kennedy Middle School

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John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 356 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school located in Rockledge, Florida, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 673 students and is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John F. Kennedy Middle School consistently outperforms the Brevard District and the state of Florida in various academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in End-of-Course (EOC) exams for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics, as well as higher proficiency rates in 8th grade Statewide Science and 7th and 8th grade FAST English Language Arts and Math assessments. While the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 15.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Central Middle School (20.2%) and Andrew Jackson Middle School (26.1%). Additionally, the student population at John F. Kennedy Middle School is more racially diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, with a student body that was 59.29% White, 13.37% African American, 16.49% Hispanic, and 9.36% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year.

John F. Kennedy Middle School's consistent academic performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, suggests a robust educational program and effective teaching practices. The school's diverse socioeconomic background, with 41.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, may present both challenges and opportunities in addressing the unique needs of its students. When compared to nearby middle schools, John F. Kennedy Middle School stands out in several areas, making it a more attractive option for families seeking a high-performing and diverse educational environment for their children.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2100 S Fiske Blvd
Rockledge, FL 32955

(321) 633-3500

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
356^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,137

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

High:

Viera High School

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:	Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 665

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.4%

African American:

18.8%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks better than 70.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked middle schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.73. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at John F. Kennedy Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), African American (18.8%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 17, which is the 4^th best among 11 middle schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare John F. Kennedy Middle School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F. Kennedy Middle School is $10,137. 7 middle schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John F. Kennedy Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John F. Kennedy Middle School 356^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See John F. Kennedy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John F. Kennedy Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	76.96	140^th	675	79.3%
2007	72.42	196^th	736	73.4%
2008	73.30	183^rd	740	75.3%
2009	86.73	76^th	780	90.3%
2010	85.37	90^th	839	89.3%
2011	83.55	120^th	891	86.5%
2012	80.49	156^th	897	82.6%
2013	78.74	174^th	956	81.8%
2014	70.30	284^th	999	71.6%
2016	82.20	152^nd	997	84.8%
2017	81.75	168^th	1031	83.7%
2018	70.86	279^th	1035	73.0%
2019	72.04	284^th	1099	74.2%
2021	69.51	310^th	1136	72.7%
2022	64.85	363^rd	1148	68.4%
2023	73.17	283^rd	1177	76.0%
2024	67.73	356^th	1196	70.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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	371	157	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	537
1989	379	154	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	544
1990	408	165	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1991	400	169	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1992	429	174	12	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1993	443	179	9	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	651
1994	457	191	8	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	669
1995	567	200	7	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	798
1996	567	200	7	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	798
1997	564	231	8	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
1998	604	199	10	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
1999	592	208	12	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	835
2000	417	148	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	587
2001	408	157	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	588
2002	500	184	7	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	720
2003	500	184	7	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	720
2004	503	176	8	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
2005	463	153	7	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	670
2006	432	158	8	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
2007	430	112	8	48	1	n/a	n/a	26	625
2008	434	99	14	54	2	n/a	n/a	33	636
2009	476	95	17	47	4	n/a	n/a	38	677
2010	494	100	10	53	3	n/a	n/a	51	711
2011	481	98	13	91	1	0	56	0	740
2012	482	89	11	86	1	1	48	0	718
2013	429	92	10	75	2	1	34	0	643
2014	366	100	16	77	1	0	54	0	614
2015	364	92	19	79	1	0	51	0	606
2016	377	78	13	85	3	0	52	0	608
2017	375	91	15	92	1	0	58	0	632
2018	394	116	12	101	2	1	56	0	682
2019	374	78	15	86	1	0	57	0	611
2020	415	79	25	88	1	1	49	0	658
2021	405	92	22	101	0	1	44	0	665
2022	417	87	8	115	1	0	51	0	679
2023	399	90	9	111	1	0	63	0	673
2024	382	125	10	97	0	1	50	0	665

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	537	31.0	17.3	18.1
1989	544	29.0	18.7	17.8
1990	581	31.0	18.7	20.5
1991	585	32.0	18.2	19.3
1992	629	40.0	15.7	17.2
1993	651	39.0	16.7	21.4
1994	669	45.0	14.9	23.3
1995	798	45.0	17.7	23.9
1996	798	45.0	17.7	23.9
1997	827	46.0	18.0	19.5
1998	838	43.0	19.5	18.1
1999	835	40.0	20.9	0.1
2000	587	29.0	20.2	6.6
2001	588	31.0	19.0	27.4
2002	720	39.0	18.5	19.7
2003	720	39.0	18.5	19.7
2004	721	45.0	16.0	18.6
2005	670	41.0	16.3	25.4
2006	644	39.0	16.5	23.8
2007	625	37.0	16.9	22
2008	636	39.0	16.3	25.2
2009	677	43.4	16.9	24.9
2010	711	42.0	16.9	31.8
2011	740	46.0	16.0	29.1
2012	718	44.0	16.3	28.4
2013	643	47.0	13.6	30.3
2014	614	40.0	15.3	34.4
2015	606	39.0	15.5	38.8
2016	608	39.0	15.5	38.2
2017	632	38.0	16.6	38.6
2018	682	38.0	17.9	35.8
2019	611	40.0	15.2	37.3
2020	658	39.0	16.8	35.6
2021	665	41.0	16.2	41.1
2022	679	40.0	16.9	44.5
2023	673	39.0	17.2	41.3
2024	665	39.0	17.0	42.3

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	537	31.0	17.3	18.1
1989	544	29.0	18.7	17.8
1990	581	31.0	18.7	20.5
1991	585	32.0	18.2	19.3
1992	629	40.0	15.7	17.2
1993	651	39.0	16.7	21.4
1994	669	45.0	14.9	23.3
1995	798	45.0	17.7	23.9
1996	798	45.0	17.7	23.9
1997	827	46.0	18.0	19.5
1998	838	43.0	19.5	18.1
1999	835	40.0	20.9	0.1
2000	587	29.0	20.2	6.6
2001	588	31.0	19.0	27.4
2002	720	39.0	18.5	19.7
2003	720	39.0	18.5	19.7
2004	721	45.0	16.0	18.6
2005	670	41.0	16.3	25.4
2006	644	39.0	16.5	23.8
2007	625	37.0	16.9	22
2008	636	39.0	16.3	25.2
2009	677	43.4	16.9	24.9
2010	711	42.0	16.9	31.8
2011	740	46.0	16.0	29.1
2012	718	44.0	16.3	28.4
2013	643	47.0	13.6	30.3
2014	614	40.0	15.3	34.4
2015	606	39.0	15.5	38.8
2016	608	39.0	15.5	38.2
2017	632	38.0	16.6	38.6
2018	682	38.0	17.9	35.8
2019	611	40.0	15.2	37.3
2020	658	39.0	16.8	35.6
2021	665	41.0	16.2	41.1
2022	679	40.0	16.9	44.5
2023	673	39.0	17.2	41.3
2024	665	39.0	17.0	42.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$291 (3.9%)	$7,113 (96.1%)	$7,404
2019	$330 (3.8%)	$8,442 (96.2%)	$8,773
2020	$376 (4.7%)	$7,541 (95.3%)	$7,917
2021	$566 (6.6%)	$7,954 (93.3%)	$8,521
2022	$1,183 (12.7%)	$8,103 (87.3%)	$9,286
2023	$1,498 (14.8%)	$8,639 (85.2%)	$10,137

Data source: Florida 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 284^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 283^rd of 1177 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	63	54	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	58	53	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	66	60	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	62	53	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	68	55	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	63	52	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	59	19	40%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	43	30	13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	56	53	3%
8th Grade Science (Brevard)	53	48	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	77	82	5%
End of Course Civics (Brevard)	75	69	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	99	88	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)	64	54	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (John F. Kennedy Middle School)	100	96	4%
End of Course Geometry (Brevard)	62	51	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	611	673	10.1%
African American	78	90	15.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	15	9	40%
Hispanic	86	111	29.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	374	399	6.7%
Two or More Races	57	63	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.3%	41.3%	4%

Schools Near John F. Kennedy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	7-8	2100 S Fiske Blvd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-3500	665	39	17.0	42.3%	382 (57.4%)	125 (18.8%)	97 (14.6%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (7.5%)	67.7	356^th of 1196 public middle schools	70.2%		73.2	283^rd of 1177 public middle schools	76.0%	73	57.0	62.0	59.0	28.0	59.0	84.0	96.0		81.0	$10,137	$1,498	$8,639
Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School	Public, Magnet	7-8	1 Challenger Dr	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	No	(321) 633-3630	355	23	15.7	57.7%	117 (33.0%)	115 (32.4%)	89 (25.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.2%)	35.1	791^st of 1196 public middle schools	33.9%		37.6	732^nd of 1177 public middle schools	37.8%	59	45.0	41.0	44.0	40.0	26.0	69.0	100.0	94.0	46.0	$13,136	$2,028	$11,107
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	Public	7-8	1275 S Courtenay Pkwy	Merritt Island	32952	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 453-5154	543	30	18.2	45.3%	380 (70.0%)	28 (5.2%)	67 (12.3%)	14 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	45 (8.3%)	63.8	404^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.2%		67.8	350^th of 1177 public middle schools	70.3%	54	60.0	57.0	61.0	41.0	49.0	75.0	98.0	98.0	82.0	$10,200	$1,871	$8,328
Delaura Middle School	Public	7-8	300 Jackson Ave	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 773-7581	825	44	18.7	20.7%	638 (77.3%)	23 (2.8%)	73 (8.8%)	19 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	69 (8.4%)	88.3	101^st of 1196 public middle schools	91.6%		86.8	124^th of 1177 public middle schools	89.5%	23	74.0	75.0	81.0	73.0	64.0	95.0	100.0		87.0	$8,860	$1,229	$7,631
Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School	Public	7-8	2155 Croton Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6430	554	33	16.7	56.5%	294 (53.1%)	74 (13.4%)	125 (22.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.1%)	52.1	557^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.4%		51.1	549^th of 1177 public middle schools	53.4%	8	48.0	53.0	54.0	36.0	45.0	82.0	88.0		61.0	$11,144	$1,898	$9,245
Andrew Jackson Middle School	Public	7-8	1515 Knox McRae Dr	Titusville	32780	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 269-1812	560	27	20.7	57.7%	286 (51.1%)	119 (21.3%)	91 (16.3%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.3%)	50.2	588^th of 1196 public middle schools	50.8%		53.7	515^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.2%	73	46.0	56.0	42.0	19.0	55.0	71.0	88.0		60.0	$10,362	$1,595	$8,766
Herbert C. Hoover Middle School	Public	7-8	2000 Hawk Haven Dr	Indialantic	32903	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 727-1611	443	26	17.0	35.2%	347 (78.3%)	22 (5.0%)	47 (10.6%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	80.1	200^th of 1196 public middle schools	83.3%		78.5	213^th of 1177 public middle schools	81.9%	13	72.0	66.0	73.0	43.0	59.0	70.0	100.0		80.0	$10,503	$1,695	$8,808
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	2600 Wingate Blvd	West Melbourne	32904	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-4150	1,060	58	18.2	53.8%	575 (54.2%)	154 (14.5%)	220 (20.8%)	35 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	72 (6.8%)	46.5	636^th of 1196 public middle schools	46.8%		43.1	661^st of 1177 public middle schools	43.8%	25	53.0	46.0	47.0	29.0	43.0	57.0	92.0		65.0	$9,741	$1,666	$8,075

Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy Middle School?

Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are 57% White, 19% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is John F. Kennedy Middle School a good school?

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 356^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is John F. Kennedy Middle School in?

Brevard

How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 665 students attended John F. Kennedy Middle School.

What high school do graduates of John F. Kennedy Middle School attend?

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

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