JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
John F Kennedy Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Springfield school district, located in Springfield, MA with about 450 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, John F Kennedy Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 1385 Berkshire Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The institution focuses on preparing middle-school-aged students for the challenges of high school by providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in their community and personal interests.
As part of the Springfield Public Schools network, the school emphasizes a commitment to equity, student achievement, and parent-teacher collaboration. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, John F. Kennedy Middle School strives to create a supportive culture where students can develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district’s official website at [www.springfieldpublicschools.com](http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com) serves as the primary resource for updates and community engagement.
For more information, contact John F Kennedy Middle at (413) 787-7510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, MA 01151
(413) 787-7510
JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Springfield, MA with about 450 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield
- Total Students:
- 450
- Teachers:
- 32.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 450 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.6%
- Black or African American
- 21.1%
- White
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.6%
- Male
- 56.4%
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.