School Overview
John F. Kennedy Middle School, located at 500 Deerfield Drive East in Utica, New York, is a key component of the Utica City School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond, utilizing the district's resources to support a wide range of learner needs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Utica City School District, which emphasizes equity, community engagement, and the pursuit of excellence for all students. By leveraging its official web presence at [uticacsd.org](http://www.uticacsd.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential information such as curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its programming and staff initiatives, John F. Kennedy Middle School strives to create a supportive community that encourages students to become active, responsible, and successful members of the Utica area.
687
Total Students
56.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White214
Hispanic148
Black152
Asian118
Two or More52
American Indian1
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    214 (31.1%)
  • Black
    152 (22.1%)
  • Hispanic
    148 (21.5%)
  • Asian
    118 (17.2%)
  • Two or More
    52 (7.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3%)
  • 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: No
District: UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)368-6641
Website: http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 538
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 7 356
Grade 8 330
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 7356
Grade 8330
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31746.1%
Male37053.9%