John F Kennedy Middle School vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 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
Northwood Elementary School
West Seneca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Cheektowaga, New York | Northwood Elementary School West Seneca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 785 | #911 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10630 of 15,369 | #15541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Cheektowaga | West Seneca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 36.1).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 59.9%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.7).
- •Northwood Elementary School is the larger school with 437 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 Northwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 36.1 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 Northwood Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cheektowaga and West Seneca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 299. Northwood Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Northwood Elementary School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 560th of 785 and Northwood Elementary School is 911th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).