John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Connecticut, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Enfield ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
1,002 students
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
Somers ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
335 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Enfield, Connecticut | Mabelle B. Avery Middle School Somers, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 178 | #85 of 178 |
| National rank | #7916 of 15,369 | #2166 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 1,002 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| city | Enfield | Somers |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMabelle B. Avery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 48.7).
- โขMabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- โขMabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- โขMabelle B. Avery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 52.5%).
- โขJohn F. Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- โขJohn F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 335.
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 School better than Mabelle B. Avery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mabelle B. Avery Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 48.7 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 School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Enfield and Somers in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 1,002. Mabelle B. Avery Middle School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School rank in Connecticut?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 137th of 178 and Mabelle B. Avery Middle School is 85th of 178 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).