East Islip Middle School vs John F Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Islip Middle School
Islip Terrace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Bethpage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
| Measure | East Islip Middle School Islip Terrace, New York | John F Kennedy Middle School Bethpage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #190 of 785 | #35 of 785 |
| National rank | #2889 of 15,369 | #312 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| city | Islip Terrace | Bethpage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 72.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 28.9%).
- •East Islip Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 758.
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 East Islip Middle School better than John F Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (89.6 vs 72.2 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 East Islip Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Islip Terrace and Bethpage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Islip Middle School: 758. John F Kennedy Middle School: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Islip Middle School and John F Kennedy Middle School rank in New York?
East Islip Middle School is 190th of 785 and John F Kennedy Middle School is 35th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).