John F Kennedy vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students
West Middle School
Brockton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Brockton, Massachusetts | West Middle School Brockton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,009 | #284 of 300 |
| National rank | #44098 of 50,301 | #13038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| city | Brockton | Brockton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 21.2).
- •John F Kennedy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •John F Kennedy is the larger school with 539 students compared with 533.
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 better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (24.0 vs 21.2 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 and West Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Brockton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy: 539. West Middle School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy and West Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy is 979th of 1,009 and West Middle School is 284th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).