Excellent
#176 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
John F Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · Bethpage Union Free School District · Bethpage, NY
A Bethpage Union Free School District middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 BROADWAY, Bethpage, NY 11714
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy Middle School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F Kennedy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,679
Median home value
$586,400
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Island Trees Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 2.1 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| H B Mattlin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Plainview-old Bethpage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 918 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bethpage Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $31,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy Middle School is listed in BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy Middle School
John F Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Bethpage, NY, part of Bethpage Union Free School District, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy Middle School
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F Kennedy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F Kennedy Middle School rank in NY?
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks #176 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John F Kennedy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Middle School?
23.8% of students at John F Kennedy Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Nassau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (516) 644-4201
- Area population (ZIP 11714)
- 22,475
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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