John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Jose Marti STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 658 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
N Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
576 students
Jose Marti STEM Academy
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
625 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School N Bergen, New Jersey | Jose Marti STEM Academy Union City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,479 | #292 of 357 |
| National rank | #33673 of 50,301 | #13822 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| city | N Bergen | Union City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 27.7).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 77.1%).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Jose Marti STEM Academy is the larger school with 625 students compared with 576.
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 Elementary School better than Jose Marti STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 27.7 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School and Jose Marti STEM Academy?
About 658 m in a straight line, between N Bergen and Union City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 576. Jose Marti STEM Academy: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Jose Marti STEM Academy rank in New Jersey?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 1225th of 1,479 and Jose Marti STEM Academy is 292nd of 357 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).