At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
John F Kennedy Middle School: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 493
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy Middle School
John F Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Woburn. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Woburn. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F Kennedy Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.4%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black8.4%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Woburn
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Daniel L Joyce Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
455 reported students
Clyde Reeves
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
418 reported students
Goodyear Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
352 reported students
Malcolm White
Elementary · Grades KG–05
323 reported students
Shamrock
Elementary · Grades PK–05
284 reported students
Public schools near John F Kennedy Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel L Joyce Middle School Middle · Woburn | 06–08 | 455 | 1.8 mi |
| Marshall Simonds Middle Middle · Burlington | 06–08 | 848 | 1.9 mi |
| Stoneham Central Middle School Middle · Stoneham | 05–08 | 689 | 2.5 mi |
| Walter S Parker Middle Middle · Reading | 06–08 | 467 | 2.6 mi |
| McCall Middle Middle · Winchester | 06–08 | 1,036 | 3 mi |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle Middle · Reading | 06–08 | 405 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle School
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F Kennedy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Woburn.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 493 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 521 students and 50.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Kennedy Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woburn attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John F Kennedy Middle School in?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Woburn, based in Woburn, MA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Kennedy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Daniel L Joyce Middle School (1.8 mi), Marshall Simonds Middle (1.9 mi), Stoneham Central Middle School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.