Overview
JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in UTICA, New York. The school enrolls 687 students. It is part of the UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictUTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36065
CityUTICA
ZIP13502
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362937003952
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment687
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino18.9%
Black / African American18.4%
Asian22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)