John F. Kennedy Middle School

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8
2521 Goodwin Ave,  Redwood City, CA
Redwood City Elementary School District
4.5
3.1
751 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sabrina Adler
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
704:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
72.1%
White
18.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Black
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/11/2018
The teachers were very good at doing their job and helping you understand material. When it came to the people who monitored during brunch and linch, they were less than great. There wasn't many after school clubs nor clubs during school. They did have student council but they never did much to plan events or spirit days.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 20 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/1/2025
This school is mid. A lot of fights
5.0 parent
5/27/2022
I go to this school as well and overall I think it's a good choice to go here.
1.0 parent
11/17/2021
Hello I go to this school.I think it is ok.
5.0 parent
9/5/2019
Kennedy has really turned around in the past few years and offers great electives that other RCSD K-8 schools do not, including the only middle school music program in the city. Art, new STEM electives that the PTO has helped support financially, technology, robotics are just some of the electives t...

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John F. Kennedy Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Redwood City, CA and is served by the Redwood City Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 751 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,129,224. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sequoia High School, Woodside High School, Redwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Redwood City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy Middle School.

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