Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John F Kennedy Middle School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Middle School is ranked #899 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview-old Bethpage Middle School, H B Mattlin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
695 students attend John F Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John F Kennedy Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Bethpage Union Free School District.
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