John F. Kennedy Middle vs Rocketship Redwood City
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Rocketship Redwood City
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California | Rocketship Redwood City Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,334 | #3180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,369 | #37441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 808 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 34.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 31.7).
- •Rocketship Redwood City does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 87.6%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 34.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 275.
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is a public school while Rocketship Redwood City is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rocketship Redwood City?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (38.6 vs 31.7 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 Rocketship Redwood City?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Redwood City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 808. Rocketship Redwood City: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Rocketship Redwood City rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 and Rocketship Redwood City is 3180th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).