JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
John F Kennedy Middle Sch is a public middle school that is part of the Plainfield SD 202 school district, located in Plainfield, IL with about 1,139 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 63 teachers, John F Kennedy Middle Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John F. Kennedy Middle School, located at 12350 Essington Road in Plainfield, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility.
In addition to its core academic programs, John F. Kennedy Middle School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement to build a well-rounded student experience. The school offers a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student clubs, which are designed to help students discover new interests and develop leadership qualities. Through a collaborative partnership between dedicated staff, active parents, and the local community, the school strives to maintain a safe, engaging, and innovative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact John F Kennedy Middle Sch at (815) 254-4005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainfield, IL 60585-9528
(815) 254-4005
JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Plainfield, IL with about 1,139 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plainfield SD 202
- Total Students:
- 1,139
- Teachers:
- 63.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,139 students
- White
- 44.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.2%
- Asian
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.