Jefferson Elementary School vs. J F Kennedy Memorial
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or J F Kennedy Memorial? 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
333 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#104 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
57
Grade 1 Students
61
57
Grade 2 Students
46
37
Grade 3 Students
62
58
Grade 4 Students
68
66
Grade 5 Students
50
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
82%
86%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
