Christa McAuliffe Charter School vs J F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Charter School
Framingham · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
284 students
J F Kennedy Middle School
Natick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
911 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham, Massachusetts | J F Kennedy Middle School Natick, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #156 of 300 | #61 of 300 |
| National rank | #5016 of 15,369 | #1017 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 284 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Framingham | Natick |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 62.1).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.2).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 284.
- •Christa McAuliffe Charter School is a charter school while J F Kennedy Middle School is a public 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 Christa McAuliffe Charter School better than J F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (83.1 vs 62.1 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 Christa McAuliffe Charter School and J F Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Framingham and Natick in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Charter School: 284. J F Kennedy Middle School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Charter School and J F Kennedy Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Christa McAuliffe Charter School is 156th of 300 and J F Kennedy Middle School is 61st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).