D
Needs Improvement
49/100

John F Kennedy Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 305 CAYUGA CREEK RD, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 32% proficient · 22nd percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
282
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%22/100reading 12th percentile, math 32nd percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−34 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−25 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%32%reading -29 pts, math -26 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading -17 pts, math -7 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 305 CAYUGA CREEK RD
City Cheektowaga
ZIP Code 14227
District 3627000
NCES School ID 362700002831
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14227

Understanding the community around John F Kennedy Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,614
Per Capita Income $37,234
Poverty Rate 3.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $171,700
Median Rent $1,047
Owner-Occupied 66.6%
Renter-Occupied 33.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F Kennedy Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.7%
Hispanic/Latino 12.4%
Black 11.7%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 282
Teachers (FTE) 29.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has 282 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F Kennedy Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F Kennedy Middle School receive per student?
John F Kennedy Middle School receives $25,954 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F Kennedy Middle School in 14227 ▼
Avg Home Value
$273,899
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,193
1-Year Change
+9.1%
% Renters
33.4%

Other Schools in 14227

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026