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John F Kennedy Middle School

Summary:

John F Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school located in Cheektowaga, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District, which is ranked 607 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John F Kennedy Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools, with a ranking between 902-1295 out of 1400-1500 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 22.22% to 36% compared to the state average of 43.64% to 51.88%, and in math ranging from 28.95% to 47.3% compared to the state average of 40.72% to 57.08%. However, the school's performance on Regents exams is stronger, with 100% proficiency in Earth Science and Algebra I in recent years, outperforming the district and state averages.

Nearby schools, such as Amherst Middle School and Cleveland Hill Middle School, consistently outperform John F Kennedy Middle School on state assessments and have higher overall rankings. This may be due in part to the fact that John F Kennedy Middle School has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (54.12% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with particularly concerning results for students with disabilities and those from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 305 Cayuga Creek Rd
       Cheektowaga, NY  14227-1795

(716) 897-7300

District: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1124th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,391 Help


Students who attend John F Kennedy Middle School usually attend:

High:    John F Kennedy Senior High School

Feeder schools for John F Kennedy Middle School:

Elementary:    Theodore Roosevelt School
    Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Hispanic:
12.4%
African American:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Compare Details John F Kennedy Middle School ranks worse than 74.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Hispanic (12.4%), African American (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F Kennedy Middle School is $18,391.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John F Kennedy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John F Kennedy Middle School 1124th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See John F Kennedy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District 607th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F Kennedy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.15 621st 1095 43.3%
2007 40.63 768th 1123 31.6%
2008 54.36 686th 1185 42.1%
2009 68.82 473rd 1224 61.4%
2010 62.84 540th 1243 56.6%
2011 61.15 560th 1295 56.8%
2012 54.48 677th 1337 49.4%
2013 35.70 884th 1373 35.6%
2014 41.08 819th 1401 41.5%
2015 36.56 902nd 1407 35.9%
2016 36.78 912th 1429 36.2%
2017 28.80 1065th 1455 26.8%
2018 30.82 1024th 1438 28.8%
2019 15.80 1295th 1439 10.0%
2021 26.14 980th 1242 21.1%
2022 30.48 1059th 1479 28.4%
2023 38.70 945th 1500 37.0%
2024 28.95 1124th 1504 25.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.67 148th 220 32.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.94 626th 1170 46.5%
2019 26.97 964th 1139 15.4%
2021 32.45 359th 522 31.2%
2022 35.44 837th 1283 34.8%
2023 41.69 694th 1307 46.9%
2024 35.42 824th 1303 36.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 990th 1245 20.5%
2019 16.81 1161st 1241 6.4%
2021 35.35 618th 935 33.9%
2022 29.74 984th 1306 24.7%
2023 40.09 766th 1288 40.5%
2024 29.69 964th 1296 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.52 873rd 1353 35.5%
2019 24.03 1100th 1370 19.7%
2021 29.47 811th 1066 23.9%
2022 37.73 915th 1454 37.1%
2023 38.07 936th 1463 36.0%
2024 24.27 1209th 1465 17.5%
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Rank History for Male students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.33 1076th 1352 20.4%
2019 14.57 1267th 1366 7.2%
2021 23.52 879th 1071 17.9%
2022 25.91 1149th 1455 21.0%
2023 40.18 890th 1464 39.2%
2024 36.24 956th 1464 34.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.09 318th 388 18.0%
2024 12.16 366th 396 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.68 559th 663 15.7%
2022 23.45 588th 706 16.7%
2023 28.30 535th 696 23.1%
2024 32.21 506th 705 28.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.28 556th 914 39.2%
2023 47.23 462nd 943 51.0%
2024 29.91 705th 953 26.0%
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Rank History for White students at John F Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.61 675th 763 11.5%
2019 9.95 687th 716 4.1%
2021 18.73 538th 614 12.4%
2022 22.63 622nd 748 16.8%
2023 33.27 539th 772 30.2%
2024 23.02 658th 778 15.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for John F Kennedy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 329 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 314 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 333 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2001 328 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 369 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 369 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 368 5 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2005 370 9 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 380 9 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 391 10 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 360 12 5 5 4 n/a n/a 1 387
2009 373 15 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 330 20 6 5 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 341 15 4 5 3 0 2 0 370
2012 316 14 2 4 3 0 2 0 341
2013 317 15 1 6 2 0 2 0 343
2014 289 11 0 6 3 0 0 0 309
2015 284 10 1 10 1 0 6 0 312
2016 262 19 2 15 1 0 6 0 305
2017 262 21 3 14 0 0 9 0 309
2018 231 19 6 18 1 0 7 0 282
2019 240 25 5 14 0 0 12 0 296
2020 220 21 8 15 0 0 16 0 280
2021 219 23 7 21 1 0 16 0 287
2022 197 24 8 18 1 0 17 0 265
2023 186 28 20 24 1 0 20 0 279
2024 174 33 14 35 2 0 24 0 282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John F Kennedy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 331 20.4 16.2 19.9
1999 318 20.4 15.6 22
2000 342 20.4 16.8 37.7
2001 330 26.0 12.7 32.7
2002 377 29.5 12.8 43.5
2003 377 29.5 12.8 43.5
2004 377 n/a n/a n/a
2005 384 27.0 14.2 47.9
2006 395 27.0 14.6 54.7
2007 410 28.2 14.5 46.6
2008 387 36.0 10.8 45.9
2009 403 31.6 12.8 49.9
2010 364 32.0 11.3 52.5
2011 370 32.2 11.4 51.4
2012 341 26.0 13.1 54.5
2013 343 28.0 12.2 58.3
2014 309 26.0 11.8 55.7
2015 312 27.0 11.5 52.6
2016 305 27.0 11.2 50.8
2017 309 28.8 10.6 56
2018 282 27.0 10.4 63.8
2019 296 29.0 10.2 45.3
2020 280 32.0 8.7 50.7
2021 287 28.6 10.0 44.9
2022 265 27.3 9.6 53.2
2023 279 28.8 9.6 54.1
2024 282 29.8 9.4 55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John F Kennedy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 331 20.4 16.2 19.9
1999 318 20.4 15.6 22
2000 342 20.4 16.8 37.7
2001 330 26.0 12.7 32.7
2002 377 29.5 12.8 43.5
2003 377 29.5 12.8 43.5
2004 377 n/a n/a n/a
2005 384 27.0 14.2 47.9
2006 395 27.0 14.6 54.7
2007 410 28.2 14.5 46.6
2008 387 36.0 10.8 45.9
2009 403 31.6 12.8 49.9
2010 364 32.0 11.3 52.5
2011 370 32.2 11.4 51.4
2012 341 26.0 13.1 54.5
2013 343 28.0 12.2 58.3
2014 309 26.0 11.8 55.7
2015 312 27.0 11.5 52.6
2016 305 27.0 11.2 50.8
2017 309 28.8 10.6 56
2018 282 27.0 10.4 63.8
2019 296 29.0 10.2 45.3
2020 280 32.0 8.7 50.7
2021 287 28.6 10.0 44.9
2022 265 27.3 9.6 53.2
2023 279 28.8 9.6 54.1
2024 282 29.8 9.4 55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

John F Kennedy Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201499.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201598.7%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201697.1%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.4%99.4%99.7%100.0%99.7%99.7%
201797.8%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.4%99.7%98.7%
201899.3%0.4%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202099.6%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John F Kennedy Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $533 (2.9%) $17,899 (97.1%) $18,432
2020 $449 (2.5%) $17,249 (97.5%) $17,699
2021 $735 (4.4%) $15,793 (95.6%) $16,528
2022 $2,029 (11.2%) $16,134 (88.8%) $18,163
2023 $1,956 (10.6%) $16,434 (89.4%) $18,391

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John F Kennedy Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1295th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 945th of 1500 Middle schools
 27%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)2325.3
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)2424.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (John F Kennedy Middle School)2721.8
 5.2%
   6th Grade Math (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)2821.3
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)1922.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (John F Kennedy Middle School)1540.9
 25.9%
   7th Grade Math (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)1339.7
 26.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John F Kennedy Middle School)1850
 32%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)2050
 30%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (John F Kennedy Middle School)1457.8
 43.8%
   8th Grade Math (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)1457.8
 43.8%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (John F Kennedy Middle School)10095.2
 4.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)54.362.5
 8.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (John F Kennedy Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District)77.257.9
 19.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students296279
 5.7%
African American2528
 12%
American Indian01
Asian520
 300%
Hispanic1424
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White240186
 22.5%
Two or More Races1220
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%54.1%
 8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about John F Kennedy Middle School

Students at John F Kennedy Middle School are 62% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend John F Kennedy Middle School usually go on to attend John F Kennedy Senior High School

John F Kennedy Middle School ranks 1124th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended John F Kennedy Middle School.


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