John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Plantsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Plantsville, Connecticut | Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #77 of 178 | #135 of 596 |
| National rank | #1632 of 15,369 | #2738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 659 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Plantsville | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 79.1).
- •Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 26.1%).
- •Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 235.
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 School better than Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School ranks higher (84.4 vs 79.1 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 Middle School and Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plantsville and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 659. Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 77th of 178 and Zaya A. Oshana Elementary School is 135th of 596 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).