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John F. Kennedy Middle School

Riviera Beach, FL

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8 · Magnet
jfkm.palmbeachschools.org1901 Avenue S, Riviera Beach, FL 33404(561) 845-4500
School grade
Florida Department of Education

C grade for 2025, with 52% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeCCC
Share of possible points40%51%52%
ELA achievement25%34%39%
ELA learning gains–51%55%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–54%56%
Math achievement35%46%48%
Math learning gains–62%58%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–66%60%
Science achievement22%27%30%
Social studies achievement48%52%56%
Middle school acceleration68%63%70%
Students tested97%96%97%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

207 students were suspended out of school at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school221207
Suspended in school130190
Expelled with educational servicesUnder 10Under 10
Alternative placementUnder 10Under 10
Other actionsNone reportedUnder 10

None reported: Expelled without educational services, suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall766824
Suspended out of school27.2% · 20826.8% · 221
Suspended in school3.5% · 2715.8% · 130
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 1
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

824 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino28.3%
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White5.0%
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Black or African American63.0%
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Asian0.8%
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Two or More Races1.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 120150001486

District
Palm Beach
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
824 students
Teachers (FTE)
53

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