Serving 830 students in grades 3-5, John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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John F Kennedy Intermediate School's student population of 830 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
John F Kennedy Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Intermediate School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2064 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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John F Kennedy Intermediate School is ranked #2064 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy Intermediate School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Frost Middle School, Santapogue School, Tooker Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Intermediate School?
830 students attend John F Kennedy Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of John F Kennedy Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Intermediate School?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Intermediate School offer ?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Intermediate School part of?
John F Kennedy Intermediate School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District.
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