John F Kennedy Middle vs Northeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
Northeast Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle Waltham, Massachusetts | Northeast Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 300 | #681 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4755 of 15,369 | #24831 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 635 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Waltham | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 50.5).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.8).
- •John F Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 527.
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 better than Northeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 50.5 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 and Northeast Elementary School?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Waltham and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle: 635. Northeast Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle and Northeast Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle is 145th of 300 and Northeast Elementary School is 681st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).