JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
695 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
John F. Kennedy Middle School, located at 500 Deerfield Drive East in Utica, New York, is a key component of the Utica City School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond, utilizing the district's resources to support a wide range of learner needs.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Utica City School District, which emphasizes equity, community engagement, and the pursuit of excellence for all students. By leveraging its official web presence at [uticacsd.org](http://www.uticacsd.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential information such as curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its programming and staff initiatives, John F. Kennedy Middle School strives to create a supportive community that encourages students to become active, responsible, and successful members of the Utica area.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Utica City School District, which emphasizes equity, community engagement, and the pursuit of excellence for all students. By leveraging its official web presence at [uticacsd.org](http://www.uticacsd.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential information such as curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its programming and staff initiatives, John F. Kennedy Middle School strives to create a supportive community that encourages students to become active, responsible, and successful members of the Utica area.
695
Total Students
57.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 225 |
| Hispanic | 132 |
| Black | 168 |
| Asian | 120 |
| Two or More | 48 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White225 (32.4 %)
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Black168 (24.2 %)
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Hispanic132 (19.0 %)
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Asian120 (17.3 %)
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Two or More48 (6.9 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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: | UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (315)368-6641 |
| Website: | http://www.uticacsd.org |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 695 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 57.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 538 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
347
Grade 8
348
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 347 |
| Grade 8 | 348 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 376 | 54.1% |
| Male | 319 | 45.9% |
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