Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?
546 students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John F. Kennedy Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Middle School?
John F. Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F. Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F. Kennedy Middle School part of?
Very boring, hard to pay attention, getting a depression.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mustufa
25/12/2015
the school is pretty bad. i dont recommend it. i am petitioning for my child to go elsehwere. they also dont tell you that this school hosts the secep program for the area. I will put it to you this way.... the school is so bad that they have a party at the end of every nine weeks for the children who did not get a referral that grading period.
- Posted by Parent - lknva
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
