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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the John F. Kennedy Middle administration to hear?
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Enrollment
808
Middle
DISTRICT 604 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REDWOOD CITY ELEMENTARY·NCES 063213004970
John F. Kennedy Middle
2521 Goodwin Ave., Redwood City, CA 93239 · (650) 482-2409 · San Mateo County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL808 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 67% of California public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.7:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
545 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 287 | 36% |
| Grade 7 | 249 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 272 | 34% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
50.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +22.4pp since 2014
Math
31.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +11.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 22 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 19.4% | 31.0% | 21.4% | 28.2% |
| Math | 17.7% | 13.3% | 24.5% | 44.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.4% | 31.0% |
| 2023-24 | 49.2% | 30.8% |
| 2022-23 | 46.0% | 29.6% |
| 2021-22 | 43.0% | 27.5% |
| 2018-19 | 52.0% | 35.1% |
| 2017-18 | 50.4% | 35.8% |
| 2016-17 | 42.6% | 33.4% |
| 2015-16 | 36.0% | 29.0% |
| 2014-15 | 28.0% | 20.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
40.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 40% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 40% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like John F. Kennedy Middle
John F. Kennedy Middle's state test result (40.4% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle this school | 808 | 67.5% | 40.4% |
| Green Acres Middle Visalia | 761 | 68.3% | 35.8% |
| La Joya Middle Visalia | 727 | 71.1% | 32.8% |
| Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology Science and Math Vista | 836 | 70.8% | 48.1% |
| Marvin A. Dutcher Middle Turlock | 810 | 63.6% | 33.9% |
| Rancho San Justo Hollister | 653 | 69.4% | 23.6% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where John F. Kennedy Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Mateo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.4% | #507 of 1,224 | #18 of 26 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #581 of 1,227 ▼ 35 | #21 of 26 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.4% | #484 of 1,227 ▼ 23 | #16 of 26 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.4pp | #281 of 1,214 | #5 of 26 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 808 | #429 of 1,377 | #6 of 26 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.9:1 | #463 of 1,279 | #14 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.3% | #841 of 1,278 | #22 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.5% | #754 of 1,329 | #4 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +14.8% | #69 of 257 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
808
+121 (+18%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 982
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 17.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 808 | 40.5 | 19.9:1 | 67% (545) |
| 2023-24 | 751 | 43.2 | 17.4:1 | 65% (489) |
| 2022-23 | 706 | 39.5 | 17.9:1 | 60% (421) |
| 2020-21 | 687 | 39 | 17.6:1 | 60% (410) |
| 2017-18 | 704 | 32.8 | 21.4:1 | 49% (345) |
| 2015-16 | 691 | 36 | 19.2:1 | 55% (378) |
| 2010-11 | 842 | N/A | N/A | 72% (603) |
| 2000-01 | 1,043 | 55 | 19.0:1 | 33% (343) |
| 1990-91 | 982 | 52 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for John F. Kennedy Middle.
Since 2017-18: students up 15% (704 to 808); teachers up 23% (32.8 to 40.5).
About John F. Kennedy Middle
John F. Kennedy Middle is a middle-grades school with a street address in Redwood City, California. A total of 808 students attend the school, which covers grades 6 through 8. The average for middle schools in California is about 659 students, so this school is 23% larger than average.
Redwood City Elementary runs 12 schools with a combined 6,378 students. John F. Kennedy Middle is one of them.
A majority of students at John F. Kennedy Middle, 77%, are Hispanic. Other reported shares: 14% White, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. San Mateo County's residents are about 25% Hispanic, 52 points below the school's share. John F. Kennedy Middle has a diversity index of 38%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
John F. Kennedy Middle counts 40.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 19.9 students for each one. Among middle schools in California, the typical ratio is 20.7:1. About 67% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in San Mateo County is 34%.
Measured against California public middle schools, John F. Kennedy Middle receives a B+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Test results at John F. Kennedy Middle are within a point of what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (40.4% actual, 40.0% predicted).
In the county around the school, San Mateo County, median household income is about $158,855, about 54% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 4%. A total of 176 public schools operate in San Mateo County, serving about 82,403 students.
Of nearby public schools, Henry Ford Elementary is the closest, at about 0.3 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. On proficiency, John F. Kennedy Middle is behind the 52.3% nearby average, ranking 6th of 7.
John F. Kennedy Middle is coded as City: Small in federal locale data.
Federal counts put enrollment at 687 in 2020-21 and 808 in 2024-25, an 18% rise. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 17.6:1 to 19.9:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at John F. Kennedy Middle. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
San Mateo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
742,340
Census ACS
Median income
$158,855
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
176
82,403 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Redwood City Elementary
- Clifford ElementaryElementary · 698 students
- Hoover ElementaryElementary · 675 students
- Roy Cloud ElementaryElementary · 636 students
- Adelante Selby Spanish ImmersionElementary · 582 students
- North Star AcademyMiddle · 527 students
- Orion AlternativeElementary · 512 students
Other schools in Redwood City
- Sequoia HighHigh · 1,854 students
- KIPP Excelencia Community PreparatoryElementary · 711 students
- Clifford ElementaryElementary · 698 students
- Hoover ElementaryElementary · 675 students
- Roy Cloud ElementaryElementary · 636 students
- Design Tech HighHigh · 567 students
Other John F. Kennedy Middle schools
9 other US public schools in 6 states are named John F. Kennedy Middle. John F. Kennedy Middle is the 5th largest of the 10.
- John F. Kennedy MiddleCupertino, CA · 880 students
- JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOLNORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL · 1,052 students
- John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolEnfield, CT · 1,002 students
- JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOLRIVIERA BEACH, FL · 821 students
- John F. Kennedy MiddleAntioch, TN · 747 students
Nearby schools
- Henry Ford Elementary0.3 mi · 445
- Roosevelt Elementary0.6 mi · 382
- Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion1.0 mi · 582
- Rocketship Redwood City1.0 mi · 275
- Roy Cloud Elementary1.0 mi · 636
- Orion Alternative1.0 mi · 512
Frequently asked questions
About John F. Kennedy MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at John F. Kennedy Middle?
John F. Kennedy Middle enrolls approximately 808 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does John F. Kennedy Middle serve?
John F. Kennedy Middle serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle?
Approximately 19.9:1 students per teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle.
What is the racial breakdown of students at John F. Kennedy Middle?
At John F. Kennedy Middle, the student body is approximately 14% White, 77% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is John F. Kennedy Middle public or private?
John F. Kennedy Middle is a public K-12 school, overseen by Redwood City Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.