J F Kennedy Memorial vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend J F Kennedy Memorial or Jefferson 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
333 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#302 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
46
Grade 1 Students
57
61
Grade 2 Students
37
46
Grade 3 Students
58
62
Grade 4 Students
66
68
Grade 5 Students
65
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
86%
82%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%