John F Kennedy Middle School vs Mount Sinai Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Port Jefferson Sta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
Mount Sinai Middle School
Mount Sinai · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle School Port Jefferson Sta, New York | Mount Sinai Middle School Mount Sinai, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #237 of 785 | #112 of 785 |
| National rank | #4039 of 15,369 | #1220 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 814 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Port Jefferson Sta | Mount Sinai |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Sinai Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 66.8).
- •Mount Sinai Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Mount Sinai Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Mount Sinai Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 31.8%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
- •John F Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 617.
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 Mount Sinai Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Sinai Middle School ranks higher (81.7 vs 66.8 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 Mount Sinai Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Port Jefferson Sta and Mount Sinai in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle School: 814. Mount Sinai Middle School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle School and Mount Sinai Middle School rank in New York?
John F Kennedy Middle School is 237th of 785 and Mount Sinai Middle School is 112th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).