John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Should I attend John F Kennedy Middle School or Senator James H Donovan Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 704 students in grades 7-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 770 students in grades 7-8, Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
704 students
770 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3525 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3841 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
376
326
Grade 8 Students
328
406
Ungraded Students
-
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
24%
% Hispanic
21%
22%
% Black
24%
27%
% White
32%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
