Baychester Middle School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 464 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baychester Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Cheektowaga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Baychester Middle School Bronx, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Cheektowaga, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #711 of 785 | #560 of 785 |
| National rank | #13433 of 15,369 | #10630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 298 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| city | Bronx | Cheektowaga |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 21.9).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Baychester Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 93%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 298.
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 Baychester Middle School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (36.1 vs 21.9 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 Baychester Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 464 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Cheektowaga in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baychester Middle School: 298. John F Kennedy Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baychester Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
Baychester Middle School is 711th of 785 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 560th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).