Serving 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F Kennedy School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Superior, AZ, covering approximately 376.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John F Kennedy School's student population of 175 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
83%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
16%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy School's ranking?
John F Kennedy School is ranked #1631 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy School?
175 students attend John F Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John F Kennedy School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Kennedy School?
John F Kennedy School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy School offer ?
John F Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy School part of?
John F Kennedy School is part of Superior Unified School District (4440).
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