John F. Kennedy Middle vs Monta Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 564 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
880 students
Monta Vista High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,630 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Cupertino, California | Monta Vista High Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 1,334 | #15 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #850 of 15,369 | #1051 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 880 | 1,630 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 89% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 81.5).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Monta Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 15.7%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 24.0).
- •Monta Vista High is the larger school with 1,630 students compared with 880.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Middle better than Monta Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (84.3 vs 81.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Middle and Monta Vista High?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 880. Monta Vista High: 1,630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Monta Vista High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 24th of 1,334 and Monta Vista High is 15th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).