- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waltham, MA
John F Kennedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251200001971
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Waltham · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 635
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Waltham, MA.
School address
District: Waltham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251200001971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
John F Kennedy Middle held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.2 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 251200001971 · Waltham, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Waltham Sr High (1,791 students)
John F Kennedy Middle held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.2 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John F Kennedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waltham Sr Hig
Waltham Sr High
1,791 students
- This school 635
John F Kennedy Middle
635 students
- John W. Mcdevi 618
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
618 students
- Northeast Elem 527
Northeast Elementary School
527 students
- Douglas Macart 475
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
475 students
- William F. Sta 381
William F. Stanley Elementary School
381 students
What this shows John F Kennedy Middle reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F Kennedy Middle compares
John F Kennedy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,980
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 11.0%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, John F Kennedy Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Waltham reports $26,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John F Kennedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Stanley Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Waltham
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle?
John F Kennedy Middle has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waltham, MA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle is 10.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Kennedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Middle is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Waltham, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle?
John F Kennedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy Middle rank among public schools in Waltham?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Waltham, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waltham on the city page.
What other schools are in Waltham?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle, Waltham also operates Waltham Sr High (1,791 students), John W. Mcdevitt Middle School (618 students), and Northeast Elementary School (527 students). See the Waltham district page for the complete list.