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#2465 of 4,742 schools in NY
John F Kennedy School
Elementary School · West Babylon Union Free School District · West Babylon, NY
A West Babylon Union Free School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 BROOKVALE AVE, West Babylon, NY 11704
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F Kennedy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$127,034
Median home value
$485,400
Median rent
$2,089/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Alleghany Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Daniel Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Harding Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 301 | 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.
West Babylon Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $34,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy School is listed in WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy School
John F Kennedy School is a public elementary school in West Babylon, NY, part of West Babylon Union Free School District, serving approximately 333 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,465 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy School
What grades does John F Kennedy School serve?
John F Kennedy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School is 11.1:1. 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 School rank in NY?
John F Kennedy School ranks #2,465 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John F Kennedy School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John F Kennedy School a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy School a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy School?
26.7% of students at John F Kennedy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (631) 376-7801
- Area population (ZIP 11704)
- 40,285
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 11704; 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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