John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2014)
John F. Kennedy Elementary School served 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
35%
18%
White
49%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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