John F Kennedy Middle School vs Plainedge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.5 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
Plainedge Middle School
Bethpage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Bethpage, New York | Plainedge Middle School Bethpage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #35 of 785 | #33 of 785 |
| National rank | #312 of 15,369 | #295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 759 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 78% |
| city | Bethpage | Bethpage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.6 vs 89.9).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Plainedge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 26.1%).
- •Plainedge Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 661.
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 Plainedge Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bethpage and Bethpage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 759. Plainedge Middle School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 35th of 785 and Plainedge Middle School is 33rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).