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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

John F. Kennedy Middle

Redwood City Elementary · San Mateo County · 2521 Goodwin Avenue, Redwood City, CA 93239-2518

(650) 482-2409

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6/10
#549
Rank 549 out of 1,315
Top 42%
English Language Arts7/10 · #505 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #579 · 56th percentile
Science6/10 · #633 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into Redwood City — a Bay Area city that's earned a reputation for its reliably sunny weather and genuinely mixed, working-class-to-tech-commuter feel — Kennedy Middle sits in the heart of a community that values hard work and belonging in equal measure. Academically, it lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English being a relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a no-frills, community-grounded middle school experience without the pressure-cooker intensity of some neighboring Peninsula schools. Families drawn to Redwood City's diverse neighborhoods and tight-knit feel tend to appreciate Kennedy for its sense of place as much as its academics.

Student Demographics

776 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
599 (77%)
White
107 (14%)
Multiple Races
31 (4%)
Asian
21 (3%)
Other
18 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners346 (45%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged529 (68%)
Students with Disabilities157 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

808
Enrollment
41.1
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.9
Administrators (FTE)
16
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #361 · 74th percentile

165 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found