John F. Kennedy Middle vs William Faria Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino · Public middle · Grades 6–8
880 students
William Faria Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
614 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle Cupertino, California | William Faria Elementary Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 1,334 | #72 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #850 of 15,369 | #2867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 880 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 880 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97% |
| city | Cupertino | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 84.1).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on math proficiency (97% vs 90%).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 89%).
- •William Faria Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 15.7%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.6).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 880 students compared with 614.
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 Middle better than William Faria Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F. Kennedy Middle and William Faria Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle: 880. William Faria Elementary: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle and William Faria Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Middle is 24th of 1,334 and William Faria Elementary is 72nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).