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John F. Kennedy Middle School

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John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 724 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

724^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Florida middle schools

Summary

John F. Kennedy Middle School in North Miami Beach, FL, is a large public school serving 1,052 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Miami-Dade district, where about 55% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school has a unique "bimodal" performance profile: it excels at accelerating top students into advanced coursework but struggles to bring most students to grade-level math proficiency. For example, in 2025-2026, the school achieved exceptional scores on End-of-Course exams—79% in Algebra 1, 85% in Geometry, and 94% in Biology 1—far exceeding district and state averages. However, only 31% of 7th graders were proficient in grade-level FAST Math, compared to 58% district-wide. This suggests the school may concentrate resources on advanced tracks, leaving general math instruction under-supported. In contrast, nearby Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School achieves 90% proficiency in 6th-grade math, highlighting a significant gap. On a positive note, 8th-grade English Language Arts has improved to 56% proficiency, now matching the state average.

Compared to its neighbors, JFK Middle operates on a leaner budget ($9,456 per student) with a higher student-teacher ratio (23.3:1), which may mean larger class sizes. Yet, its chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7% is notably lower than nearby schools like Highland Oaks Middle School (41.0%) and well below the district average of 28.2%. For parents considering options, Sports Leadership And Management (SLAM) Middle School - Nor, just 0.72 miles away, outperforms JFK in grade-level 8th-grade math (52% vs. 40%) and may be a better fit for students not on an advanced track. Overall, JFK Middle offers strong advanced programs and good attendance, but families should investigate whether their child will receive adequate support in grade-level math.

1,052

Students ?

23.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,456

Per pupil spending ?

54.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1075 NE 167th St
North Miami Beach, FL 33162

(305) 947-1451

District: Miami-Dade

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

High:

North Miami Beach Senior High

Feeder schools for John F. Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:	Fulford Elementary School
	Greynolds Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.8%

Hispanic:

20.8%

White:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 38th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Math scores 15 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

724^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 76Middle Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida 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	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	43.4	724 of 1216	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.7	690 of 1205	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	715 of 1196	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	544 of 1177	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	536 of 1148	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	546 of 1136	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.7	656 of 1099	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.8	631 of 1035	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.1	700 of 1031	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.1	620 of 997	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.2	565 of 999	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.2	546 of 956	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.5	490 of 897	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	49.5	489 of 891	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.2	500 of 839	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.8	410 of 780	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.1	361 of 740	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.6	382 of 736	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.9	370 of 675	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	37.9	407 of 602	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	35.9	408 of 593	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 194%+20 vs state

Geometry85%+29 vs state

Civics81%+4 vs state

Algebra 179%+16 vs state

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

Science50%~ state avg

Math44%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1075 NE 167th St	North Miami Beach	33162	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 947-1451	1,052	45	23.3	54.8%	32 (3.0%)	766 (72.8%)	219 (20.8%)	29 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	43.4	724^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.5%		43.7	690^th of 1205 public middle schools	42.7%	34	60.0	67.0	56.0	53.0	31.0	40.0	50.0	79.0	85.0	94.0	81.0	$9,456	$1,147	$8,309
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor	Public, Charter	6-8	16551 NE 16th Ave	North Miami Beach	33162	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 333-5702	211	10	21.1	46.4%	5 (2.4%)	50 (23.7%)	155 (73.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	29.5	921^st of 1216 public middle schools	24.3%		24.5	947^th of 1205 public middle schools	21.4%	26	44.0	51.0	53.0	35.0	32.0	52.0	41.0	76.0		77.0	71.0	$9,629	$654	$8,975
North Miami Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	700 NE 137th St	North Miami	33161	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 891-5611	724	41	17.6	60.5%	19 (2.6%)	568 (78.5%)	130 (18.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	30.2	909^th of 1216 public middle schools	25.2%		27	920^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.7%	11	57.0	49.0	48.0	47.0	36.0	46.0	36.0	96.0		100.0	63.0	$12,086	$1,920	$10,165
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	12900 NE 12th Ave	North Miami	33161	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 305-8580	566	25	22.6	33.9%	83 (14.7%)	95 (16.8%)	372 (65.7%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	85.3	129^th of 1216 public middle schools	89.4%		89.5	84^th of 1205 public middle schools	93.0%	45	80.0	86.0	78.0	90.0	91.0	73.0	65.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	94.0	$11,592	$65	$11,528
Andover Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	121 NE 207th St	Miami	33179	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 654-2727	379	23	16.4	57.3%	3 (0.8%)	306 (80.7%)	67 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.3	867^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.7%		38.4	769^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.2%	98	52.0	56.0	44.0	52.0	39.0	41.0	46.0	72.0		92.0	66.0	$15,567	$1,861	$13,706
Highland Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	2375 NE 203rd St	Miami	33180	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 932-3810	736	35	21.0	40.6%	132 (17.9%)	193 (26.2%)	391 (53.1%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.5%)	47.1	667^th of 1216 public middle schools	45.1%		42.1	717^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.5%	50	70.0	69.0	57.0	35.0	31.0	58.0	43.0	81.0	78.0	97.0	74.0	$11,383	$904	$10,478
Norland Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1235 NW 192nd Ter	Miami	33169	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 653-1210	656	29	22.6	62.5%	3 (0.5%)	571 (87.0%)	77 (11.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38.8	796^th of 1216 public middle schools	34.5%		35.7	805^th of 1205 public middle schools	33.2%	9	50.0	55.0	47.0	37.0	64.0	56.0	48.0	58.0	84.0	94.0	68.0	$10,247	$1,091	$9,156
North Dade Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1840 NW 157th St	Miami Gardens	33054	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 624-8415	327	17	19.2	67.3%	1 (0.3%)	246 (75.2%)	78 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	29.4	923^rd of 1216 public middle schools	24.1%		15.9	1059^th of 1205 public middle schools	12.1%	136	42.0	48.0	47.0	31.0	64.0	45.0	30.0	100.0		93.0	84.0	$14,407	$1,783	$12,624
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North	Public, Charter	6-8	13301 NW 24th Ave	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 865-1346	45	0		100.0%	1 (2.2%)	31 (68.9%)	13 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.1	1112^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.6%		5.5	1139^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.5%	27		13.0	8.0		33.0	44.0	0.0				42.0	$9,949	$424	$9,525
McNicol Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1602 S 27th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 323-3400	580	28	20.7	54.5%	17 (2.9%)	386 (66.6%)	161 (27.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	36.9	822^nd of 1216 public middle schools	32.4%		19.3	1018^th of 1205 public middle schools	15.5%	196	56.0	48.0	44.0	57.0	58.0	44.0	44.0	86.0	88.0	90.0	72.0	$13,148	$1,294	$11,854

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 73% African American, 21% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Asian.

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 North Miami Beach Senior High

What district is John F. Kennedy Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,052 students attended John F. Kennedy Middle School.

Is John F. Kennedy Middle School a good school?

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks 724^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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