J F Kennedy Memorial serves 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
J F Kennedy Memorial placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J F Kennedy Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J F Kennedy Memorial's student population of 332 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J F Kennedy Memorial is ranked within the top 10% 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 Memorial is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
1%
10%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Memorial's ranking?
J F Kennedy Memorial is ranked #104 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend J F Kennedy Memorial?
332 students attend J F Kennedy Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of J F Kennedy Memorial students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J F Kennedy Memorial?
J F Kennedy Memorial has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does J F Kennedy Memorial offer ?
J F Kennedy Memorial offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J F Kennedy Memorial part of?
J F Kennedy Memorial is part of Franklin School District.
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