John F Kennedy Middle School vs Northside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Bethpage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Northside Elementary School
Farmingdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Bethpage, New York | Northside Elementary School Farmingdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 785 | #1440 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #312 of 15,369 | #25974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 759 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 37% |
| city | Bethpage | Farmingdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 48.8).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Northside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 26.1%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.8).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 353.
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 Middle School better than Northside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (89.6 vs 48.8 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 Middle School and Northside Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bethpage and Farmingdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 759. Northside Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Northside Elementary School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 35th of 785 and Northside Elementary School is 1440th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).