John F. Kennedy Middle vs Tevis Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 368 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
Tevis Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
807 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Redwood City, California | Tevis Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,334 | #602 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10137 of 15,369 | #10440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 808 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Redwood City | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 37.1).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Tevis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 73.7%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 808 students compared with 807.
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 Tevis Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Middle ranks higher (38.6 vs 37.1 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 Tevis Junior High?
About 368 km in a straight line, between Redwood City and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 808. Tevis Junior High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and Tevis Junior High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 586th of 1,334 and Tevis Junior High is 602nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).