John F Kennedy Middle

600 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located at 655 Lexington Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, serves as a public middle school dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Waltham Public Schools district, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and civic responsibility, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is known for offering a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings, including the arts, physical education, and technology. Beyond the classroom, Kennedy Middle School provides various extracurricular activities and clubs, promoting a sense of community and school spirit. By prioritizing inclusive practices and student engagement, the school strives to empower its learners to become critical thinkers and active participants in their local and global communities.

600

Total Students

60.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F Kennedy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	195
Black	54
Asian	20
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
302 (50.5 %)
Hispanic
195 (32.6 %)
Black
54 (9.0 %)
Two or More
25 (4.2 %)
Asian
20 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Waltham
Phone:	(781)314-5563
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 6 225

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 178