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#495 of 990 schools in CT
Top 50% in state
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · Southington School District · Plantsville, CT
A Southington School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1071 South Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,462
Median home value
$334,900
Median rent
$1,858/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph A. Depaolo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Tyrrell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 662 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southington School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy Middle School is listed in Southington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy Middle School
John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Plantsville, CT, part of Southington School District, serving approximately 659 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy Middle School
What grades does John F. Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F. Kennedy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Kennedy Middle School rank in CT?
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #495 of 990 schools in CT.
What is John F. Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John F. Kennedy Middle School a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy Middle School a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy Middle School?
24.9% of students at John F. Kennedy Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (860) 628-3275
- Area population (ZIP 06479)
- 10,192
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06479; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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