Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary vs John F. Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 452 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Riviera Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Riviera Beach, Florida | John F. Kennedy Middle School Riviera Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1867 of 2,187 | #543 of 563 |
| National rank | #32939 of 50,301 | #13189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Riviera Beach | Riviera Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 23.2).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 75.8%).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 529.
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 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary better than John F. Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks higher (38.5 vs 23.2 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 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle School?
About 452 m in a straight line, between Riviera Beach and Riviera Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary: 529. John F. Kennedy Middle School: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and John F. Kennedy Middle School rank in Florida?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is 1867th of 2,187 and John F. Kennedy Middle School is 543rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).