JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL vs HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 7.3/10. In math proficiency, HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL leads at 39.0%.
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JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Riviera Beach, FL
8.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
824 students
HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
7.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
720 students
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| Metric | JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.3% | 70.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #556 of 3,811 | #1,122 of 3,811 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 71th |
Test Scores
| Subject | JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 26.0% | 39.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | HOWELL L. WATKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 824 | 720 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.3% | 70.6% |
| District | PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH |
| City | Riviera Beach | Palm Beach Gardens |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Riviera Beach (33404) | Palm Beach Gardens (33403) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,225 | $69,050 |
| Median Home Value | $305,600 | $340,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,507 | $1,426 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.3% | 26.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 22 min |