John F. Kennedy Middle

880 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located in Cupertino, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cupertino Union School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous core of mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, complemented by a variety of elective offerings that encourage student exploration in areas such as technology, music, and the arts.

Beyond its academic reputation, John F. Kennedy Middle School is recognized for fostering a supportive and diverse learning environment. The school actively promotes a culture of community and personal growth, utilizing resources like the "JFK Way" to instill values of respect, responsibility, and integrity among its student body. With a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond, the school leverages its location in the heart of Silicon Valley to integrate modern educational tools and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

880

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	38
Black	2
Asian	698
Two or More	52
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
698 (79.3%)
White
85 (9.7%)
Two or More
52 (5.9%)
Hispanic
38 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)253-1525
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 282

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 326