John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Should you attend John F Kennedy Middle School or Senator James H Donovan Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades 7-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 763 students in grades 7-8, Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
660 students
763 students


% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
61 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3326 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3533 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 7 Students
325
364
Grade 8 Students
335
370
Ungraded Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
23%


% Hispanic
21%
24%


% Black
23%
26%


% White
33%
19%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%


Diversity Score
0.77
0.79


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
84%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%

