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2521 Goodwin Avenue, Redwood City, CA 93239-2518
Summary
John F. Kennedy Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
52.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 35.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 427/1,204 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 482/1,204 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 808 |
| Low-Income Students | 545 (67.5%) |
| English Learners | 208 (25.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.4% to 60.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.5% to 41.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.1-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.5% 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 2 6–8 schools in Redwood City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle ranks No. 427 of 1,204 in reading and No. 482 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 both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.2% meet the reading standard and 24.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy Middle compare with other schools in Redwood City?
John F. Kennedy Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Redwood City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Redwood CityHow does John F. Kennedy Middle compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
John F. Kennedy Middle is No. 14 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 22 6–8 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy MiddleThis school | 35.9% | 52.8% |
| McKinley Institute of Technology | 10.8% | 30.1% |
