John F. Kennedy Middle vs North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
North Star Academy
Redwood City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
527 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California | North Star Academy Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,334 | #23 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,369 | #808 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 808 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 96% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 38.6).
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (96% vs 35%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 52%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 67.5%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 26.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 527.
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 North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Academy ranks higher (84.6 vs 38.6 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 North Star Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 808. North Star Academy: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and North Star Academy rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 and North Star Academy is 23rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).