John F. Kennedy Middle vs Roy Cloud Elementary
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 ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
808 students
Roy Cloud Elementary
Redwood City ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ8
636 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California | Roy Cloud Elementary Redwood City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,334 | #307 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,369 | #5270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades Kโ8 |
| Students | 808 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 72% |
| city | Redwood City | Redwood City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขRoy Cloud Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 38.6).
- โขRoy Cloud Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- โขRoy Cloud Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- โขRoy Cloud Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 67.5%).
- โขRoy Cloud Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.2).
- โขJohn F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 636.
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 Roy Cloud Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roy Cloud Elementary ranks higher (79.5 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 Roy Cloud Elementary?
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. Roy Cloud Elementary: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Roy Cloud Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 and Roy Cloud Elementary is 307th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).