Thomas J Kenny

19 Oakton Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas J Kenny ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas J Kenny ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Thomas J Kenny's student population of 337 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas J Kenny ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas J Kenny is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#1291 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
37%
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30-34%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
26%
23%
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Black
32%
10%
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White
24%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas J Kenny's ranking?
Thomas J Kenny is ranked #1291 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Thomas J Kenny often compared to?
Thomas J Kennyis often viewed alongside schools like Richard J Murphy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas J Kenny?
337 students attend Thomas J Kenny.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Thomas J Kenny students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas J Kenny?
Thomas J Kenny has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas J Kenny offer ?
Thomas J Kenny offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas J Kenny part of?
Thomas J Kenny is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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