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#963 of 1,793 schools in MA
John F Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · Northampton · Florence, MA
A Northampton middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Bridge Rd, Florence, MA 01062
- Math 38% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,800
Median home value
$389,000
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northampton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Middle School is listed in Northampton; 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 Florence, MA, part of Northampton, serving approximately 542 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 9:1. 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 MA?
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #963 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (413) 587-1489
- Area population (ZIP 01062)
- 9,188
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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