John F Kennedy Middle School

www.northamptonschools.org/our-schools/jfk-middle-school

583 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located in the village of Florence within Northampton, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Northampton Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students academically while nurturing their social and emotional development during their formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, JFK Middle School places a strong value on community engagement and the "whole child" approach. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and civic responsibility, John F. Kennedy Middle School strives to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of Northampton High School and the future beyond.

583

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	101
Black	23
Asian	16
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
392 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
101 (17.5 %)
Two or More
43 (7.5 %)
Black
23 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Northampton
Phone:	(413)587-1489
Website:	http://www.northamptonschools.org/our-schools/jfk-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 199

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 227