John F Kennedy Middle vs Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km 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
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle Waltham, Massachusetts | Thomas R Plympton Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 300 | #517 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4755 of 15,369 | #17624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 635 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Waltham | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 60.9).
- •Thomas R Plympton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Thomas R Plympton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.4).
- •John F Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 357.
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 Thomas R Plympton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 60.9 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 John F Kennedy Middle and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Waltham and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle: 635. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle is 145th of 300 and Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is 517th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).