Very Good
#1254 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 33% in state
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · PALM BEACH
1901 AVENUE S, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Enrollment
824
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
824
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,254 of 3,778
In Riviera Beach
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#99 of 221
PALM BEACH
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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John F. Kennedy Middle School
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About John F. Kennedy Middle School
John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Riviera Beach, FL, part of PALM BEACH. John F.
Kennedy Middle School serves approximately 824 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John F. Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for John F. Kennedy Middle School show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.5
- FL avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at John F. Kennedy Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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John F. Kennedy Middle School — Students at John F. Kennedy Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How John F. Kennedy Middle School Compares
See how John F. Kennedy Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1901 AVENUE S, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John F. Kennedy Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is INLET GROVE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE FOUNDATIONS SCHOOL AT CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUC (rated 7.4/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby West Palm Beach), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Riviera Beach, see our Riviera Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,225
Median Home Value
$305,600
Median Rent
$1,507/mo
Population
30,533
College Educated
27.3%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Median Age
41.9
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| BROWN BARGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Pensacola, FL | 7.2 |
| BUFFALO CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Palmetto, FL | 7.2 |
| EAST NAPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL Naples, FL | 7.2 |
| FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Fernandina Beach, FL | 7.2 |
| GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL Miramar, FL | 7.2 |
| GULF BREEZE MIDDLE SCHOOL Gulf Breeze, FL | 7.2 |
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 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Middle School is 15.5:1. 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 FL?
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks #1,254 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is John F. Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
72.3% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (561) 845-4500
Resources & Links
District
PALM BEACH- District Enrollment
- 189,777
- Schools in District
- 235
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,897
- District Rank
- #99 of 221
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