John F Kennedy Middle School

Public 6-8

 33 Middle Street
       Woburn, MA  01801


(781) 937-8230

District: Woburn

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,147 Help


Students who attend John F Kennedy Middle School usually attend:

High:    Woburn High

Feeder schools for John F Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:    Goodyear Elementary School
    Linscott-Rumford
    Malcolm White
    Mary D Altavesta

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
13.8%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Compare Details John F Kennedy Middle School ranks worse than 51.7% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (13.8%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F Kennedy Middle School is $20,147.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John F Kennedy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F Kennedy Middle School 259th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See John F Kennedy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Woburn:

SchoolDigger ranks Woburn 207th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F Kennedy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.04 142nd 339 58.1%
2004 61.73 141st 344 59.0%
2005 57.52 156th 356 56.2%
2006 49.18 225th 399 43.6%
2007 50.95 219th 399 45.1%
2008 52.18 214th 407 47.4%
2009 49.56 228th 409 44.3%
2010 46.46 263rd 434 39.4%
2011 47.75 257th 449 42.8%
2012 52.02 238th 455 47.7%
2013 60.15 186th 455 59.1%
2014 54.31 217th 455 52.3%
2015 64.70 159th 441 63.9%
2016 60.96 186th 482 61.4%
2017 42.80 284th 487 41.7%
2018 48.08 256th 484 47.1%
2019 53.41 230th 498 53.8%
2021 62.29 169th 501 66.3%
2022 58.57 179th 497 64.0%
2023 45.37 259th 501 48.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.88 85th 110 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.35 209th 467 55.2%
2019 55.02 187th 484 61.4%
2021 58.33 147th 489 69.9%
2022 53.84 185th 503 63.2%
2023 27.32 323rd 444 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.45 178th 438 59.4%
2019 62.53 137th 452 69.7%
2021 59.67 143rd 462 69.0%
2022 54.07 184th 489 62.4%
2023 43.15 263rd 481 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.37 255th 463 44.9%
2019 55.41 217th 478 54.6%
2021 59.47 172nd 483 64.4%
2022 51.38 214th 494 56.7%
2023 44.34 258th 489 47.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.12 168th 417 59.7%
2019 58.12 123rd 424 71.0%
2021 49.20 162nd 431 62.4%
2022 33.86 267th 445 40.0%
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Rank History for Male students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 246th 466 47.2%
2019 46.20 253rd 478 47.1%
2021 61.31 172nd 485 64.5%
2022 63.88 156th 497 68.6%
2023 44.47 257th 489 47.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.69 161st 491 67.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.65 141st 339 58.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 89th 119 25.2%
2019 48.42 75th 128 41.4%
2021 33.79 82nd 123 33.3%
2022 34.59 92nd 135 31.9%
2023 33.10 95th 134 29.1%
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Rank History for African American students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 75th 172 56.4%
2021 56.71 61st 193 68.4%
2022 44.97 103rd 212 51.4%
2023 44.58 106th 209 49.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.54 142nd 309 54.0%
2019 53.33 130th 322 59.6%
2021 59.49 106th 335 68.4%
2022 43.68 183rd 368 50.3%
2023 35.58 219th 364 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.14 274th 395 30.6%
2019 33.91 275th 396 30.6%
2021 54.90 161st 401 59.9%
2022 55.17 164th 404 59.4%
2023 33.92 261st 403 35.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Monday, February 8, 2016

Open Quote I was a student at the Kennedy for one year. I couldn't stand it for more, so I ended up having to go to a private school. The teachers are thrown into things that they don't want to do, the curriculum is stupid and poorly taught, and the standardized testing is the focus of half the year. The teachers don't care about their kids. I do have to say that I love one of the counselors. She loves what she does and worked really hard to make me happier. I ended up doing 8th grade classes a couple times a week, and even those I had taught myself in 3rd, 4th grade. It's frustrating. I feel bad that I had such a bad experience because I know that some teachers actually try, but there is nothing individualized. It's just a factory where you put a kid in expecting to get the optimized product for minimum wage manufacturing work. It's not an education. It's regurgitation of information that you learn one minute and forget a moment after the test ends. At the Kennedy, there is no theatre program, limited sports, very little musical program, and nothing for advanced students. It seems like the students just generally are *dumber* but it's not the case. I think it's the teaching. I hope that it gets better there. The teachers do nothing about cliques and social outcasts, but they do have a strong program with their counselors. I hope that it gets better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John F Kennedy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 5 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 534 2 9 20 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1990 543 4 10 21 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1991 564 6 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 541 6 11 18 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 541 6 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1994 511 8 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 518 8 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 518 8 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 553 8 20 18 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1998 544 8 18 19 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 529 11 20 33 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 518 11 27 30 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 501 15 32 30 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2002 503 24 28 33 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 503 24 28 33 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 505 27 20 50 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2005 476 22 22 46 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 438 24 21 42 0 n/a n/a 3 528
2007 425 23 24 50 0 n/a n/a 6 528
2008 411 24 24 38 0 n/a n/a 8 505
2009 406 20 27 35 0 0 9 0 497
2010 432 23 26 38 0 1 7 0 527
2011 455 20 27 47 0 1 7 0 557
2012 463 25 38 48 1 1 6 0 582
2013 454 26 40 48 1 0 6 0 575
2014 435 36 31 40 2 0 9 0 553
2015 415 35 30 42 1 0 4 0 527
2016 408 37 29 41 2 0 3 0 520
2017 386 42 28 40 5 0 6 0 507
2018 358 31 36 44 4 0 10 0 483
2019 343 29 33 49 4 0 13 0 471
2020 336 38 37 43 1 2 16 0 473
2021 343 49 37 57 0 2 22 0 510
2022 324 47 33 55 6 3 25 0 493
2023 338 38 38 71 8 1 20 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F Kennedy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 n/a n/a n/a
1989 565 n/a n/a n/a
1990 578 n/a n/a n/a
1991 598 n/a n/a n/a
1992 576 n/a n/a n/a
1993 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 539 n/a n/a n/a
1995 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 600 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 589 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 595 n/a 0.0 19.3
2000 587 n/a 0.0 33.6
2001 578 n/a 0.0 16.8
2002 588 n/a n/a 25.2
2003 588 n/a n/a 25.2
2004 602 48.3 12.5 0.2
2005 567 50.4 11.3 19.9
2006 528 50.6 10.4 21.1
2007 528 50.0 10.6 20.7
2008 505 44.0 11.5 20.7
2009 497 46.5 10.7 22.3
2010 527 46.9 11.2 22.8
2011 557 46.0 12.0 22.8
2012 582 48.2 12.0 25.8
2013 575 43.0 13.3 23.5
2014 553 47.0 11.7 26.8
2015 527 45.0 11.7 26.8
2016 520 50.0 10.4 n/a
2017 507 50.1 10.1 n/a
2018 483 48.4 9.9 n/a
2019 471 49.0 9.6 n/a
2020 473 48.0 9.8 n/a
2021 510 45.1 11.3 n/a
2022 493 48.0 10.2 n/a
2023 514 46.6 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F Kennedy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 n/a n/a n/a
1989 565 n/a n/a n/a
1990 578 n/a n/a n/a
1991 598 n/a n/a n/a
1992 576 n/a n/a n/a
1993 577 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 539 n/a n/a n/a
1995 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 600 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 589 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 595 n/a 0.0 19.3
2000 587 n/a 0.0 33.6
2001 578 n/a 0.0 16.8
2002 588 n/a n/a 25.2
2003 588 n/a n/a 25.2
2004 602 48.3 12.5 0.2
2005 567 50.4 11.3 19.9
2006 528 50.6 10.4 21.1
2007 528 50.0 10.6 20.7
2008 505 44.0 11.5 20.7
2009 497 46.5 10.7 22.3
2010 527 46.9 11.2 22.8
2011 557 46.0 12.0 22.8
2012 582 48.2 12.0 25.8
2013 575 43.0 13.3 23.5
2014 553 47.0 11.7 26.8
2015 527 45.0 11.7 26.8
2016 520 50.0 10.4 n/a
2017 507 50.1 10.1 n/a
2018 483 48.4 9.9 n/a
2019 471 49.0 9.6 n/a
2020 473 48.0 9.8 n/a
2021 510 45.1 11.3 n/a
2022 493 48.0 10.2 n/a
2023 514 46.6 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John F Kennedy Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $114 (0.6%) $18,996 (99.4%) $19,110
2020 $232 (1.2%) $19,399 (98.8%) $19,631
2021 $1,240 (6.2%) $18,906 (93.8%) $20,147

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F Kennedy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 230th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 259th of 501 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)5748.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Woburn)5239.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Middle School)5642.4
 13.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Woburn)5039.2
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)4834
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Woburn)4136.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Middle School)4332.5
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Woburn)3929.3
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)4632.8
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Woburn)4336.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (John F Kennedy Middle School)4629.1
 16.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Woburn)4329.4
 13.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (John F Kennedy Middle School)4430
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Woburn)4334.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)5138.2
 12.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Woburn)5240.5
 11.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (John F Kennedy Middle School)4834.5
 13.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Woburn)4736.1
 10.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (John F Kennedy Middle School)4430
 14%
   All Grades Science (Woburn)4840.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students471514
 9.1%
African American2938
 31%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian3338
 15.2%
Hispanic4971
 44.9%
Pacific Islander01
White343338
 1.5%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John F Kennedy Middle School

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

Students at John F Kennedy Middle School are 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended John F Kennedy Middle School.

John F Kennedy Middle School ranks 259th of 501 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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