J F Kennedy Elementary School

20 Hurley Dr
Randolph, MA 02368

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Tel: (781) 961-6211

www.randolph.k12.ma.us

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J F Kennedy Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

J F Kennedy Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

J F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

368 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

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School Rankings

J F Kennedy Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of J F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1383 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

Hispanic

15%

22%

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Black

54%

10%

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White

12%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J F Kennedy Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Randolph School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J F Kennedy Elementary School's ranking?

J F Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are J F Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?

J F Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ralph D Butler 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend J F Kennedy Elementary School?

368 students attend J F Kennedy Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of J F Kennedy Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of J F Kennedy Elementary School?

J F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does J F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?

J F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is J F Kennedy Elementary School part of?

J F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Randolph School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 368 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education