J F Kennedy Middle School vs Miriam F McCarthy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J F Kennedy Middle School
Natick · Public middle · Grades 5–8
911 students
Miriam F McCarthy School
Framingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | J F Kennedy Middle School Natick, Massachusetts | Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 300 | #803 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1017 of 15,369 | #31671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 911 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| city | Natick | Framingham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 40.4).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •Miriam F McCarthy School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.2).
- •J F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 490.
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 J F Kennedy Middle School better than Miriam F McCarthy School?
On the Success Index (US), J F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (83.1 vs 40.4 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 J F Kennedy Middle School and Miriam F McCarthy School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Natick and Framingham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J F Kennedy Middle School: 911. Miriam F McCarthy School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J F Kennedy Middle School and Miriam F McCarthy School rank in Massachusetts?
J F Kennedy Middle School is 61st of 300 and Miriam F McCarthy School is 803rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).