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#1658 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 44% in state
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Middle School · Plainfield Sd 202 · Plainfield, IL
A Plainfield Sd 202 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
12350 Essington Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy Middle Sch score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F Kennedy Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,202
Median home value
$416,400
Median rent
$2,326/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60585; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Clifford Crone Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 885 | Compare → |
| Indian Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Scullen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 937 | 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.
Plainfield Sd 202
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #15 of 30
- District spending per student
- $15,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is listed in Plainfield SD 202; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy Middle Sch
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is a public middle school in Plainfield, IL, part of Plainfield Sd 202, serving approximately 935 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy Middle Sch
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle Sch serve?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle Sch is 15.8:1. 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 Sch rank in IL?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch ranks #1,658 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is John F Kennedy Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy Middle Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John F Kennedy Middle Sch a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Middle Sch?
35.2% of students at John F Kennedy Middle Sch 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
- 935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (815) 439-8024
- Area population (ZIP 60585)
- 24,948
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60585; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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