JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BROOKHAVEN-COMSEWOGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

200 JAYNE BLVD
PORT JEFFERSON STA, NY 11776

www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us

814 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located in Port Jefferson Station, New York, serves as a central component of the Comsewogue School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, catering to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal responsibility, critical thinking, and a sense of community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The faculty and staff at John F. Kennedy Middle School focus on maintaining strong communication with families and utilizing modern educational resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for success. For those looking to learn more about the school’s specific policies, events, and academic calendars, their official website provides a centralized hub for district-wide information and resources.

814

Total Students

79.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	319
Black	31
Asian	25
Two or More	23
American Indian	4

White
411 (50.6%)
Hispanic
319 (39.2%)
Black
31 (3.8%)
Asian
25 (3.1%)
Two or More
23 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	BROOKHAVEN-COMSEWOGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)474-8160
Website:	http://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 7 277

Grade 8 284

Ungraded 3