J. F. Kennedy School vs Meadowside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. F. Kennedy School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Meadowside School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | J. F. Kennedy School Milford, Connecticut | Meadowside School Milford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 596 | #249 of 596 |
| National rank | #8784 of 50,301 | #8522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 295 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Milford | Milford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.7 vs 74.1).
- •J. F. Kennedy School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Meadowside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 41.4%).
- •Meadowside School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.8).
- •J. F. Kennedy School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 276.
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 J. F. Kennedy School better than Meadowside School?
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 J. F. Kennedy School and Meadowside School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milford and Milford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. F. Kennedy School: 295. Meadowside School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. F. Kennedy School and Meadowside School rank in Connecticut?
J. F. Kennedy School is 252nd of 596 and Meadowside School is 249th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).