Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kenny Elementary School 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 20-24% (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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas J Kenny serves the southeast part of Dorchester, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenny Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kenny Elementary School 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 Kenny Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1292 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenny Elementary School's ranking?
Kenny Elementary School is ranked #1292 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kenny Elementary School often compared to?
Kenny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Kenny Elementary School?
329 students attend Kenny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kenny Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenny Elementary School?
Kenny Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kenny Elementary School offer ?
Kenny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenny Elementary School part of?
Kenny Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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