Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy-longfellow ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy-Longfellow's attendance zone covers the entire Cambridge, MA school district, encompassing approximately 7.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy-longfellow's student population of 215 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennedy-longfellow ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy-longfellow is 0.75, which is more 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
#1181 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Asian
22%
8%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
37%
10%
White
16%
51%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy-longfellow's ranking?
Kennedy-longfellow is ranked #1181 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kennedy-longfellow often compared to?
Kennedy-longfellowis often viewed alongside schools like Fletcher/maynard Academy, Martin Luther King Junior by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy-longfellow?
215 students attend Kennedy-longfellow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kennedy-longfellow students are Black, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy-longfellow?
Kennedy-longfellow has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennedy-longfellow offer ?
Kennedy-longfellow offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kennedy-longfellow part of?
Kennedy-longfellow is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Kennedy-longfellow located?
Kennedy-longfellow is located in the East Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Cambridge.
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