At a glance
Reported students
814
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
79.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
426
John F Kennedy Middle School: 814 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 846
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about John F Kennedy Middle School
John F Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Port Jefferson Sta. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District. NCES reports 814 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.2%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F Kennedy Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 79.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.5%
- Hispanic39.2%
- Black3.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Terryville Road School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
471 reported students
Comsewogue High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,160 reported students
Clinton Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
381 reported students
Norwood Avenue School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
316 reported students
Boyle Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
306 reported students
Public schools near John F Kennedy Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jefferson Middle School Middle · Port Jefferson Union Free School District | 06–08 | 224 | 2 mi |
| Mount Sinai Middle School Middle · Mount Sinai Union Free School District | 05–08 | 617 | 2.1 mi |
| Selden Middle School Middle · Middle Country Central School District | 06–08 | 1,080 | 2.8 mi |
| Dawnwood Middle School Middle · Middle Country Central School District | 06–08 | 967 | 3.6 mi |
| Robert Cushman Murphy Middle School Middle · Three Village Central School District | 06–08 | 655 | 3.7 mi |
| Paul J Gelinas Middle School Middle · Three Village Central School District | 06–09 | 651 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Kennedy Middle School
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School serve?
John F Kennedy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District.
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School reported 814 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 846 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 814 students and 79.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Kennedy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Kennedy Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Kennedy Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F Kennedy Middle School in?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District, based in Port Jefferson Station, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Kennedy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Port Jefferson Middle School (2 mi), Mount Sinai Middle School (2.1 mi), Selden Middle School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.