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#1246 of 1,793 schools in MA
John F Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · Woburn
33 Middle Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,246 of 1,793
In Woburn
#6 of 10
public schools
In district
#6 of 10
Woburn
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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About John F Kennedy Middle School
John F Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Woburn, MA, part of Woburn. John F Kennedy Middle School serves approximately 511 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. John F Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for John F Kennedy Middle School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- MA avg 6.4
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: 46%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 3.9/10.
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
33 Middle Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John F Kennedy Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Marshall Simonds Middle (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Burlington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Daniel L Joyce Middle School (rated 6.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woburn, see our Woburn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm White Woburn | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Woburn High Woburn | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Shamrock Woburn | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| ST CHARLES SCHOOL Woburn | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Linscott-Rumford Woburn | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Goodyear Elementary School Woburn | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Mary D Altavesta Woburn | 1.7 mi | 2.7 |
| ACERA SCHOOL Winchester | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Lynch Elementary Winchester | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Muraco Elementary Winchester | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Alice M Barrows Reading | 2.3 mi | 8.3 |
| Marshall Simonds Middle Burlington | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Robin Hood Stoneham | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Winchester High School Winchester | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Memorial Burlington | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Winchester | 2.6 mi | — |
| THE WILDER SCHOOL Winchester | 2.7 mi | — |
| READING MONTESSORI SCHOOL Reading | 2.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,754
Median Home Value
$641,800
Median Rent
$2,190/mo
Population
41,205
College Educated
47.3%
Homeownership
57.6%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
39.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alexander B Bruce Lawrence, MA | 5.3 |
| Frederick Pilot Middle School Dorchester, MA | 5.3 |
| Dupont Middle Chicopee, MA | 5.2 |
| Guilmette Middle School Lawrence, MA | 5.2 |
| Lawrence Falmouth, MA | 5.2 |
| Leicester Middle Leicester, MA | 5.2 |
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 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 10.9:1. 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 #1,246 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 5.3 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (781) 937-8230
Resources & Links
District
Woburn- District Enrollment
- 4,424
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,015
- District Rank
- #6 of 10
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