Central Boulevard Elementary School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Boulevard Elementary School
Bethpage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Bethpage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | Central Boulevard Elementary School Bethpage, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Bethpage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #562 of 2,536 | #35 of 785 |
| National rank | #8629 of 50,301 | #312 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 491 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| city | Bethpage | Bethpage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 73.9).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 28.1%).
- •Central Boulevard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 491.
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 Central Boulevard Elementary School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (89.6 vs 73.9 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 Central Boulevard Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bethpage and Bethpage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Boulevard Elementary School: 491. John F Kennedy Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Boulevard Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
Central Boulevard Elementary School is 562nd of 2,536 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 35th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).