John F Kennedy Middle School
Cheektowaga, NY · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District · Grades 6-8
595th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
John F Kennedy Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John F Kennedy Middle School 595th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
John F Kennedy Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
John F Kennedy Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 282 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 61.7% | ▼ 31.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 12.4% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 11.7% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.5% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.0% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near John F Kennedy Middle School
Typical home value $270K in zip 14227 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near John F Kennedy Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Cheektowaga Middle SchoolCheektowaga Central School District · 2.6 mi away522nd of 781
ELA 41% · Math 47% - 5West Middle SchoolWest Seneca Central School District · 2.6 mi away419th of 781
ELA 45% · Math 56% - 4East Middle SchoolWest Seneca Central School District · 3.5 mi away476th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 50% - 2Depew Middle SchoolDepew Union Free School District · 4.3 mi away660th of 781
ELA 33% · Math 40% - 1Lackawanna Middle SchoolLackawanna City School District · 4.3 mi away762nd of 781
ELA 17% · Math 24% - –Buffalo Creek Academy Charter SchoolBuffalo Creek Academy Charter School · 4.3 mi away · charter
- 4Maryvale Middle SchoolCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District · 4.4 mi away474th of 781
ELA 40% · Math 54% - 4Cleveland Hill Middle SchoolCleveland Hill Union Free School District · 4.5 mi away485th of 781
ELA 46% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John F Kennedy Middle School in?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District district in Cheektowaga, New York.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F Kennedy Middle School 595th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of John F Kennedy Middle School?
White 62%, Hispanic 12%, Black 12%, Two or more races 9% (282 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John F Kennedy Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14227 is $270K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.