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John F. Kennedy Middle School

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John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 145 th of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

145^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 252 Connecticut Middle Schools

Better than 42% of Connecticut middle schools

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.

1,002

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,827

Per pupil spending ?

52.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

155 Raffia Rd.
Enfield, CT 06082

(860) 763-8855

District: Enfield School District

Students who attend John F. Kennedy Middle School usually attend:

High:

Enfield High School

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:	Edgar H. Parkman School
	Eli Whitney School
	Enfield Street School
	Hazardville Memorial School
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	Henry Barnard School
	Prudence Crandall School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

Hispanic:

22.7%

African American:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg38%

Connecticut avg47%

145^th of 252

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^th of 156Enfield School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	145 of 252	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.4	142 of 250	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.3	153 of 249	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.7	158 of 250	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.6	160 of 275	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.7	163 of 259	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.4	157 of 249	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.0	144 of 250	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.0	133 of 246	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.3	151 of 280	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	68.7	113 of 278	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.0	128 of 272	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.4	111 of 269	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.5	99 of 268	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.7	131 of 255	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.9	126 of 252	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.1	126 of 250	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	63.4	115 of 248	53.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	25.9	72 of 104	30.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	26.6	115 of 164	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.6	118 of 161	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.8	121 of 160	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.8	120 of 166	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.3	131 of 235	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.5	132 of 169	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.2	123 of 160	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	44.7	49 of 104	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.4	77 of 146	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	70 of 117	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	67 of 114	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.9	71 of 109	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.3	72 of 106	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.7	118 of 218	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.0	66 of 104	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	29.0	113 of 162	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	104 of 157	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.5	115 of 158	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.5	127 of 169	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.3	164 of 224	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.4	130 of 167	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.8	122 of 164	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	16.3	25 of 27	7.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.0	21 of 22	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	40.8	143 of 244	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	14.8	135 of 153	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.6	128 of 154	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.2	144 of 158	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.2	136 of 151	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.7	156 of 175	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.7	153 of 166	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.0	152 of 168	9.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)53rd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)40th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)31st percentile-11 vs school

Male (2025)30th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2025)30th percentile-13 vs school

White (2025)12th percentile-31 vs school

Special Education (2025)7th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%-5 vs state

Science42%-8 vs state

Mathematics32%-10 vs state

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by a student
Monday, March 4, 2019

Oh freakin boy do I have a hell of an experience to tell y’all.
I was a student at this school in 2018. ITS WAS A DUMP. The pipes leaked in the classrooms and halls. The facilities are too small. There is no air conditioning. The entire auditorium is a lost cause with broken seats and incredibly outdated systems. I used to be in the band and we had our own waterfall. The boilers in this school are chugging. 2/3 boilers broken and we’re out of commission for weeks and the school system needed a portable boiler in order to keep the school abover 40 degrees. The building is in disrepair, the “temporary” classrooms disconnected from the building have been in use for god knows how long. The fields are horrible, the circle and parking lots are over due for a fresh pave along with what’s left of a basketball court. This school needs to be demolished, and with growing class sizes and more kids it’s not getting any better. I am sorry for any child that has to endure any amount of time at this place, may God help your soul. Close Quote

Schools Near John F. Kennedy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Raffia Rd.	Enfield	06082	Capitol Planning Region	Enfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 763-8855	1,002	89	11.2	52.5%	634 (63.3%)	61 (6.1%)	227 (22.7%)	25 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.2%)	38.1	145^th of 252 public middle schools	42.5%		39.4	142^nd of 250 public middle schools	43.2%	3		42.1		48.6	43.8	43.7		37.2	32.7	28.1	$19,827
East Windsor Middle School	Public	5-8	38 Main St.	Broad Brook	06016	Capitol Planning Region	East Windsor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 623-4488	318	31	10.1	61.6%	151 (47.5%)	42 (13.2%)	93 (29.2%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.3%)	58.5	100^th of 252 public middle schools	60.3%		42.9	132^nd of 250 public middle schools	47.2%	32	60.8	50.0	55.7	54.4	61.3	57.0	45.6	44.1	37.3	50.6	$29,889
Windsor Locks Middle School	Public	6-8	7 Center St.	Windsor Locks	06096	Capitol Planning Region	Windsor Locks School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 292-5012	314	39	8.0	49.0%	177 (56.4%)	33 (10.5%)	62 (19.7%)	20 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	43.3	135^th of 252 public middle schools	46.4%		41.2	139^th of 250 public middle schools	44.4%	4				42.3	54.9	47.7		40.3	38.2	30.6	$25,870
Suffield Middle School	Public	6-8	350 Mountain Rd.	Suffield	06078	Capitol Planning Region	Suffield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 668-3820	443	41	10.9	16.0%	368 (83.1%)	18 (4.1%)	37 (8.4%)	18 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.8	39^th of 252 public middle schools	84.5%		78.7	56^th of 250 public middle schools	77.6%	17		76.8		65.1	62.8	67.5		65.5	63.4	70.7	$21,916
Mabelle B. Avery Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Vision Boulevard	Somers	06071	Capitol Planning Region	Somers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 749-2270	335	30	11.3	6.9%	284 (84.8%)	11 (3.3%)	31 (9.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	59	97^th of 252 public middle schools	61.5%		72	72^nd of 250 public middle schools	71.2%	25		48.2		59.4	63.2	50.9		48.1	54.7	35.1	$22,142
Ellington Middle School	Public	7-8	46 Middle Butcher Rd.	Ellington	06029	Capitol Planning Region	Ellington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 896-2339	393	35	11.0	20.4%	282 (71.8%)	23 (5.9%)	28 (7.1%)	50 (12.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	85.2	28^th of 252 public middle schools	88.9%		83.4	36^th of 250 public middle schools	85.6%	8		73.0			68.1	71.4			64.2	69.5	$21,672
East Granby Middle School	Public	6-8	95 South Main St.	East Granby	06026	Capitol Planning Region	East Granby School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 653-7113	218	21	10.2	21.1%	160 (73.4%)	13 (6.0%)	18 (8.3%)	16 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	82.2	43^rd of 252 public middle schools	82.9%		72.3	71^st of 250 public middle schools	71.6%	28				73.4	75.0	73.2		56.3	58.8		$24,407
Timothy Edwards School	Public	6-8	100 Arnold Way	South Windsor	06074	Capitol Planning Region	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 648-5030	1,221	109	11.2	17.9%	540 (44.2%)	54 (4.4%)	126 (10.3%)	431 (35.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (5.7%)	82.6	40^th of 252 public middle schools	84.1%		82.6	38^th of 250 public middle schools	84.8%	2		65.0		69.2	68.1	69.2		68.3	62.3	64.2	$18,553
Sage Park Middle School	Public	6-8	25 Sage Park Rd.	Windsor	06095	Capitol Planning Region	Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 687-2030	719	71	10.1	50.1%	149 (20.7%)	289 (40.2%)	192 (26.7%)	20 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (9.2%)	46.6	126^th of 252 public middle schools	50.0%		44.7	130^th of 250 public middle schools	48.0%	4		40.6		50.0	48.5	45.7		36.8	48.5	39.0	$25,340
Vernon Center Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Hartford Tpke.	Vernon	06066	Capitol Planning Region	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6070	651	64	10.1	60.7%	321 (49.3%)	67 (10.3%)	173 (26.6%)	33 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (8.6%)	55.2	109^th of 252 public middle schools	56.7%		59	100^th of 250 public middle schools	60.0%	9		56.2		52.6	57.2	60.2		40.1	40.5	36.2	$19,346

Frequently Asked Questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy Middle School?

Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,002 students attended John F. Kennedy Middle School.

What district is John F. Kennedy Middle School in?

Enfield School District

What high school do graduates of John F. Kennedy Middle School attend?

Students who attend John F. Kennedy Middle School usually go on to attend Enfield High School

Is John F. Kennedy Middle School a good school?

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 145^th of 252 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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