John F. Kennedy Elementary vs Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 598 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Daly City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Elementary Daly City, California | Thomas R. Pollicita Middle Daly City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2379 of 5,693 | #578 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30495 of 50,301 | #10010 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Daly City | Daly City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 39.2).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •John F. Kennedy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Thomas R. Pollicita Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 52.3%).
- •Thomas R. Pollicita Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.7).
- •Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 304.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Elementary better than Thomas R. Pollicita Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks higher (42.2 vs 39.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Elementary and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle?
About 598 m in a straight line, between Daly City and Daly City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Elementary: 304. Thomas R. Pollicita Middle: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Elementary and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is 2379th of 5,693 and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is 578th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).