John F. Kennedy Middle School | |
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821 Bubb Road , , 95014 | |
Coordinates | 37°18′39″N122°03′06″W / 37.3109°N 122.0516°W |
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Former name | John F. Kennedy Junior High School |
School type | Public middle school |
Established | 1963 |
School district | Cupertino Union School District |
NCES District ID | 0610290 |
NCES School ID | 061029001138 |
Principal | Dr. Gwendolyn DeWees |
Grades | 6-8 |
Enrollment | 930, (2023-24) |
Language | English |
Athletics conference | West Valley Athletic League |
Mascot | Cougar |
Feeder to | Monta Vista High School |
Website | https://kennedy.cusdk8.org/ |
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