J F Kennedy Memorial vs. Helen Keller Elementary School
Should I attend J F Kennedy Memorial or Helen Keller Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J F Kennedy Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Helen Keller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J F Kennedy Memorial ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Keller Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
340 students
545 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#330 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
85
Grade 1 Students
57
84
Grade 2 Students
37
95
Grade 3 Students
58
96
Grade 4 Students
66
77
Grade 5 Students
65
108
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%