John F Kennedy serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
John F Kennedy 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 12% (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 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John F Kennedy's student population of 542 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy 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 John F Kennedy is 0.60, 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
#1436 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
59%
10%
White
21%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 John F Kennedy's ranking?
John F Kennedy is ranked #1436 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
542 students attend John F Kennedy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John F Kennedy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy offer ?
John F Kennedy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy part of?
John F Kennedy is part of Brockton School District.
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