C
Below Average
50/100

John F Kennedy Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 500 DEERFIELD DR E, Utica, NY 13502
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 29% · Math 25% proficient · 23rd 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

50
Repit Score
out of 100
660
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%23/100reading 25th percentile, math 20th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% 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 −12 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 proficiency29% (−27 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−32 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
White37%37%reading -14 pts, math -21 pts22nd percentile (list)
Black17%3%reading -13 pts, math -21 pts7th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading -12 pts, math -19 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian37%37%reading -31 pts, math -37 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -9 pts, math -13 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income26%23%reading -8 pts, math -11 pts30th 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 500 DEERFIELD DR E
City Utica
ZIP Code 13502
District 3629370
NCES School ID 362937003952
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 13502

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,548
Per Capita Income $29,393
Poverty Rate 19.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $138,700
Median Rent $919
Owner-Occupied 59.0%
Renter-Occupied 41.0%
View full data for ZIP 13502 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F Kennedy Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 33.2%
Black 22.9%
Hispanic/Latino 20.9%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More Races 6.1%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 660
Teachers (FTE) 57.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

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 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 660 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F Kennedy Middle School serves grades 07 – 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 $22,010 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F Kennedy Middle School in 13502 ▼
Avg Home Value
$212,030
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,527
1-Year Change
+9.5%
% Renters
41.0%

Other Schools in 13502

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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