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Chambers School vs. John F Kennedy School

Should you attend Chambers School or John F Kennedy School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chambers School
945 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
John F Kennedy School
107 Gross St
Kingston, NY 12401
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Chambers School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

John F Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Chambers School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John F Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York 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 New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
312 students
375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chambers School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chambers School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chambers School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chambers School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingston City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kingston City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4031 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4194 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chambers School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John F Kennedy School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambers School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambers School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chambers School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kingston City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chambers School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John F Kennedy School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
71
Grade 1 Students
66
81
Grade 2 Students
63
75
Grade 3 Students
68
63
Grade 4 Students
63
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chambers School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chambers School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John F Kennedy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chambers School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John F Kennedy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chambers School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John F Kennedy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chambers School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John F Kennedy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chambers School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John F Kennedy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kingston City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chambers School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chambers School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John F Kennedy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chambers School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John F Kennedy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kingston City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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