JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.bethpagecommunity.com

759 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located at 500 Broadway in Bethpage, New York, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bethpage Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balance between core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while promoting character development and social-emotional growth.

The school operates as an integral part of the larger Bethpage community, maintaining a strong connection between educators, families, and local residents. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, John F. Kennedy Middle School prioritizes student engagement and holistic learning, encouraging students to take an active role in their education. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit their official website at [http://www.bethpagecommunity.com](http://www.bethpagecommunity.com).

759

Total Students

68.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	126
Black	4
Asian	217
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
385 (50.7%)
Asian
217 (28.6%)
Hispanic
126 (16.6%)
Two or More
25 (3.3%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)644-4201
Website:	http://www.bethpagecommunity.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 250

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 235

Ungraded 4