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821 Bubb Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-4938
Summary
John F. Kennedy Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 100th percentile among comparable California schools.
87.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
91.4% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 87.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 91.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 10/1,204 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1/1,204 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 880 |
| Low-Income Students | 138 (15.7%) |
| English Learners | 62 (7.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.4 points from last year and fell 3.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 85.2% to 91.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 89.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 95% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 91%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 90.9% to 92.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
61.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 92.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John F. Kennedy Middle compare within the district?
John F. Kennedy Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Cupertino Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle ranks No. 10 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John F. Kennedy Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 74.8% meet the reading standard and 76.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy Middle compare with other schools in Cupertino?
John F. Kennedy Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Cupertino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CupertinoHow does John F. Kennedy Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
John F. Kennedy Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy MiddleThis school | 91.4% | 87.6% |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | 87.0% | 83.1% |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle | 80.0% | 80.6% |
