John F Kennedy Elementary School vs Port Chester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Port Chester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Port Chester Middle School
Port Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elementary School Port Chester, New York | Port Chester Middle School Port Chester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2176 of 2,536 | #538 of 785 |
| National rank | #40853 of 50,301 | #10352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 725 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| city | Port Chester | Port Chester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Chester Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 26.3).
- •John F Kennedy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Port Chester Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Port Chester Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Port Chester Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.8).
- •Port Chester Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 725.
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 Port Chester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Chester Middle School ranks higher (37.6 vs 26.3 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 Port Chester Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Port Chester and Port Chester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elementary School: 725. Port Chester Middle School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elementary School and Port Chester Middle School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is 2176th of 2,536 and Port Chester Middle School is 538th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).