Senator James H Donovan Middle School vs. John F Kennedy Middle School
Should you attend Senator James H Donovan Middle School or John F Kennedy 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
Senator James H Donovan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 749 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 687 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 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
749 students
687 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2766 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
357
356
Grade 8 Students
367
330
Ungraded Students
25
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
17%
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
26%
22%
% White
18%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%