Enrollment
521
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woburn, MA
John F Kennedy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John F Kennedy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251320002186
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Kennedy Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Woburn · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 521
- students enrolled
John F Kennedy Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Woburn, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Kennedy Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Kennedy Middle School
John F Kennedy Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Woburn, Massachusetts, enrolling 521 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Daniel L Joyce Middle School (455 students): John F Kennedy Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 8.8:1).
Woburn also operates Woburn High (1,259 students) and Daniel L Joyce Middle School (455 students) alongside John F Kennedy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John F Kennedy Middle School compares
John F Kennedy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 8.4%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, John F Kennedy Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woburn, which includes John F Kennedy Middle School.
$23,295
Per student
+4%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 21.3%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John F Kennedy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel L Joyce Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clyde Reeves | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurld-Wyman Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodyear Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F Kennedy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Woburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle School
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has 521 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woburn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at John F Kennedy Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Woburn, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F Kennedy Middle School rank among public schools in Woburn?
By Resource Investment Index, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Woburn, 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 Woburn on the city page.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a good school?
John F Kennedy Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woburn?
Besides John F Kennedy Middle School, Woburn also operates Woburn High (1,259 students), Daniel L Joyce Middle School (455 students), and Clyde Reeves (451 students). See the Woburn district page for the complete list.
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