Serving 801 students in grades 3-5, John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Kennedy Intermediate School's student population of 801 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% 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 Intermediate School is 0.76, which is more 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
#1777 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
29%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Intermediate School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School is ranked #1777 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Intermediate School?
801 students attend John F Kennedy Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of John F Kennedy Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Intermediate School?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Intermediate School offer ?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Intermediate School part of?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.
School Reviews
5 8/28/2021
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