John F. Kennedy Academy is the result of a school and community working together. Formerly known as John F. Kennedy Middle School, the school joined the UP Education Network in 2016 and began working with Empower Schools, a nonprofit organization that helps schools retain dedicated administrative and teaching staff.
The Academy offers students a unique environment for growth and learning. Beginning in sixth grade, scholars—as they’re called here—join a team of students known as their “crew” and work together alongside an advisor for the duration of their time at the school. Along with academic advising, crews provide stability and support and help nurture a social-emotional learning environment. Each crew is also focused on a social justice cause, getting John F. Kennedy students out and active in their communities. A yearly school carnival and regular field trips make middle school an exciting social experience for students at the Academy.
Students who want extra support can also participate in tutoring programs in reading and math, summer programs and an athletics department that includes cheer, soccer, volleyball, basketball and football. Known as the Wildcats, students are required to maintain good grades to continue playing sports while at John F. Kennedy.
As with all Springfield public schools, John F. Kennedy Academy has a dress code. Students must wear white, navy blue or light blue shirts with black or khaki pants to show off their school colors.
John F. Kennedy Academy
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1385 Berkshire Ave,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Tamika Stewart
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
13%
Niche Grade
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
84.9%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
0.6%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
118:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Hispanic
67.2%
Black
21%
White
8.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/10/2020
i was very upset with my chiled work he would never get good grades and was very sad when he got homw and this lead to drugs wich of corse he got addicted and now he lives in a appartment in new york sad and alone
GreatSchools Reviews
5/30/2025
I’ve been to multiple middle schools from 6th to 8th grade, but there is NO school I’ve been to that is as bad as this one. Teachers, staff, and students are disrespectful. The bathrooms, cafeterias, and classrooms are FILTHY! Theres security and bag checks at every entrance, which is barely effecti...
5/11/2023
There are a ambulances at the school every 1-2 weeks and students commonly make racist comments on my race and bullies are common in this school, the principal doesn't really help students in need, but they teach lgbtq everyday if you value that I guess and the school has a ant problem and the bathr...
1/30/2022
This school has probably been the worst school I've ever been to. 1. The principal is always screaming at kids and giving hearings just for the stupidest things ever. 2. You always end up in SSC (Student Support Center) for doing the smallest things like taking your phone out to check the time. 3. T...
11/4/2021
This school is the worst the principal likes to pick on certain students if they get in trouble they get suspended bad communication skills and don't understand the students feelings don't show kids respect they yell at them like they fighting with people in the street they need better principal and...
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John F. Kennedy Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 13% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $293,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like Conservatory of the Arts, Springfield Central High School, John J Duggan Middle, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy Academy.