John F Kennedy Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waltham, Massachusetts 02452 · Waltham
#145 of 300 middle schools in Massachusetts
#4755 of 15,369 nationally
About John F Kennedy Middle
John F Kennedy Middle is a public middle located in Waltham, in the Waltham school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 635 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 145th of 300 ranked middle schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 635.
There are 10 schools in Waltham; John F Kennedy Middle ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John F Kennedy Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F Kennedy Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dual Language School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students · 386 m away
Waltham Sr High
Waltham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students · 646 m away
Northeast Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 980 m away
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 1.6 km away
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students · 1.8 km away
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students · 2.1 km away
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 2.6 km away
Bowman
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 3.2 km away
Cunniff
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students · 3.6 km away
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
South Middle School
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635 students
Charlton Middle School
Charlton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
631 students
Gates Middle School
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639 students
Randolph Community Middle
Randolph · Public middle · Grades 6–8
640 students
Auburn Middle
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
Barnstable Intermediate School
Hyannis · Public middle · Grades 6–7
642 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John F Kennedy Middle a good school?
John F Kennedy Middle has a Success Index (US) of 63.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #145 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John F Kennedy Middle rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle ranks #145 of 300 middle schools in Massachusetts and #4755 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle?
John F Kennedy Middle had 635 students in 2025.
Is John F Kennedy Middle a elementary school or a high school?
John F Kennedy Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F Kennedy Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F Kennedy Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.