John F Kennedy Intermediate School vs Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
Deer Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
882 students
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
882 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Intermediate School Deer Park, New York | Ps 97 Highlawn (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 2,536 | #1299 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9450 of 50,301 | #23352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 882 | 882 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 882 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Deer Park | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 52.6).
- •Ps 97 Highlawn (The) does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •John F Kennedy Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •John F Kennedy Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 77.6%).
- •John F Kennedy Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.8).
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 Intermediate School better than Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks higher (72.7 vs 52.6 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 Intermediate School and Ps 97 Highlawn (The)?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Deer Park and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School: 882. Ps 97 Highlawn (The): 882. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Intermediate School and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School is 602nd of 2,536 and Ps 97 Highlawn (The) is 1299th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).