John F. Kennedy (Closed 2023)

Paseo Del Mar Final 1ra Seccio
Toa Baja, PR 00949
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F. Kennedy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PR)
(17-18)
60-64%
35%
(17-18)
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy?
157 students attend John F. Kennedy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of John F. Kennedy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy?
John F. Kennedy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does John F. Kennedy offer ?
John F. Kennedy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John F. Kennedy part of?

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