John F Kennedy Middle School vs Lovejoy Discovery School #43
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
Cheektowaga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
589 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Cheektowaga, New York | Lovejoy Discovery School #43 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 785 | #2475 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10630 of 15,369 | #46231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 299 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| city | Cheektowaga | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 17.7).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 94.7%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.0).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is the larger school with 589 students compared with 299.
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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (36.1 vs 17.7 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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cheektowaga and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 299. Lovejoy Discovery School #43: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 560th of 785 and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is 2475th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).