Summary:
Zip code 06479 in Plantsville, Connecticut is home to one middle school, John F. Kennedy Middle School, which serves 659 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Southington School District. This school stands out as a top performer in the state, improving its ranking from 51st out of 250 middle schools in 2023–2024 to 33rd out of 258 in 2025–2026, placing it in the 87th percentile with a 4-star rating. The school has climbed steadily in both absolute rank and percentile over the past three years, and it outperforms its district, which is rated 53rd out of 153 Connecticut districts.
Academically, John F. Kennedy Middle School exceeds state proficiency averages by wide margins in every subject and grade level. In 2025–2026, ELA proficiency ranged from 67.9% to 75.6%, compared to the state average of about 51%, while math proficiency ranged from 64.7% to 70.1%, versus the state's 42–44% range. Science proficiency in 8th grade reached 76.9%, a 26-point gap over the state average. Chronic absenteeism is just 8.0%, less than half the state's 16.4% rate, and the student-teacher ratio of 12.2 to 1 allows for individualized attention. About 26.1% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch.
The most notable trend is the 8th grade turnaround: ELA proficiency jumped 11.9 points and math 8.9 points from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, suggesting successful interventions. However, 6th grade ELA dipped by about 7 points to 68.6%, which may warrant monitoring. Science remains a particular strength, with a 26-point lead over the state. Combined with low absenteeism and steady ranking gains, John F. Kennedy Middle School offers a consistently strong academic environment for families in the 06479 area.
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