About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Utica City School District
John F Kennedy Middle School is located in Utica, NY and is one of 2 middle schools in Utica City School District. It is a magnet school that serves 1124 students in grades 6-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
John F Kennedy Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John F Kennedy Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, John F Kennedy Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John F Kennedy Middle School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
John F Kennedy Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John F Kennedy Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, John F Kennedy Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John F Kennedy Middle School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter School-Utica 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Senator James H Donovan Middle School 3.4 miles |  |
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| Tilton School 4.1 miles | n/a | |
| Notre Dame Elementary School 4.4 miles | n/a | |
| Notre Dame Junior Senior High School 4.7 miles | n/a |
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jfk is the best middle school i have ever seen. i think that it should be rated five stars by everyone. faculty and staff are great. there are some healthy lunch choices. nurse does a great job for students. my child got hurt in gym yesterday and she took great care of her.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1124
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, John F Kennedy Middle School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
49%
Black
24%
Hispanic
17%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Utica City School District District Spending
$14,155Per Pupil
The Utica City School District spends $14,155 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 32% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Utica City School District District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, John F Kennedy Middle School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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