Kennedy (John F.) Elementary vs Ross (Faye) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 724 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
398 students
Ross (Faye) Middle
Artesia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
528 students
| Measure | Kennedy (John F.) Elementary Artesia, California | Ross (Faye) Middle Artesia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1705 of 5,693 | #506 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #22501 of 50,301 | #9017 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 398 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| city | Artesia | Artesia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 43.7).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Ross (Faye) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 67.1%).
- •Kennedy (John F.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.0).
- •Ross (Faye) Middle is the larger school with 528 students compared with 398.
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 Kennedy (John F.) Elementary better than Ross (Faye) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy (John F.) Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 43.7 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 Kennedy (John F.) Elementary and Ross (Faye) Middle?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Artesia and Artesia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary: 398. Ross (Faye) Middle: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy (John F.) Elementary and Ross (Faye) Middle rank in California?
Kennedy (John F.) Elementary is 1705th of 5,693 and Ross (Faye) Middle is 506th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).