Jackson Street vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Street
Northampton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
577 students
| Measure | Jackson Street Northampton, Massachusetts | John F Kennedy Middle School Florence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,009 | #150 of 300 |
| National rank | #14179 of 50,301 | #4843 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Northampton | Florence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 62.9).
- •Jackson Street does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Jackson Street does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 279.
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 Jackson Street better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Street ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.9 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 Jackson Street and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Florence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Street: 279. John F Kennedy Middle School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Street and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Jackson Street is 436th of 1,009 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 150th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).