Summary
John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Enfield, Connecticut, serving 1,068 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Enfield School District, which is ranked 105 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the Connecticut state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 48.6% in 6th grade ELA, 43.8% in 7th grade ELA, and 43.7% in 8th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 50%, 50.4%, and 50.7%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were also lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance in 8th grade science is below the state average. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.7% to 24.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Granby Memorial Middle School, East Granby Middle School, and Timothy Edwards School, John F. Kennedy Middle School generally underperforms in academic achievement, with lower proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. These nearby schools also have lower rates of chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more advantaged student population. Overall, John F. Kennedy Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut middle schools, and the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes.
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