John F Kennedy Middle School

John F Kennedy Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Cheektowaga, New York, in Erie County. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade with an enrollment of 282 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, ensuring individual attention for each student. With 29 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a supportive learning environment.

Academically, John F Kennedy Middle School has a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10, placing it in the 24th percentile among New York state schools with a ranking of #3629 out of 4758. The academic score is 2.3 out of 10, indicating room for improvement in test performance. Currently, only 38% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while just 20% meet proficiency standards in Math.

The school's setting is within a small city, offering opportunities for community engagement and real-world learning experiences. While the academic scores suggest areas where improvement can be made, the tight-knit environment at John F Kennedy Middle School fosters supportive relationships between students and teachers.

While current test scores at John F Kennedy Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, John F Kennedy Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.