John F Kennedy Middle School vs Pasadena Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 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
Pasadena Elementary School
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Bethpage, New York | Pasadena Elementary School Plainview, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 785 | #92 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #312 of 15,369 | #673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 759 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| city | Bethpage | Plainview |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pasadena Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 89.6).
- •Pasadena Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Pasadena Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Pasadena Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 26.1%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 455.
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 Pasadena Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pasadena Elementary School ranks higher (90.6 vs 89.6 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 Middle School and Pasadena Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Bethpage and Plainview in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 759. Pasadena Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Pasadena Elementary School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 35th of 785 and Pasadena Elementary School is 92nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).