John F Kennedy Middle Sch

School Overview
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.
906
Total Students
57.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Demographic Student Count
White353
Hispanic196
Black157
Asian127
Two or More68
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    353 (39.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    196 (21.6 %)
  • Black
    157 (17.3 %)
  • Asian
    127 (14.0 %)
  • Two or More
    68 (7.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Plainfield SD 202
Phone: (815)439-8024
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 282
Grade 7 330
Grade 8 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 6282
Grade 7330
Grade 8294
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43848.3%
Male46851.7%
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