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John F Kennedy Elementary School vs. Waterford Elementary School

Should you attend John F Kennedy Elementary School or Waterford Elementary 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
John F Kennedy Elementary School
228 Mt Vernon Avenue
West Berlin, NJ 08091
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10
Bottom 50%
Waterford Elementary School
1106 Old White Horse Pike
Waterford Works, NJ 08089
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Waterford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades 3-6, Waterford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
3-6
Total Students
351 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waterford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waterford Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waterford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berlin Township School District and the state of New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1986 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1371 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John F Kennedy Elementary 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 Waterford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berlin Township School District and New Jersey 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 Waterford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berlin Township School District and New Jersey 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 Waterford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-24%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford Township School District and New Jersey 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waterford Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
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Kindergarten Students
60
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Grade 1 Students
64
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Grade 2 Students
76
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Grade 3 Students
50
108
Grade 4 Students
53
116
Grade 5 Students
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112
Grade 6 Students
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130

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berlin Township School District and in New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berlin Township School District and in New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berlin Township School District and in New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berlin Township School District and in New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berlin Township School District and in New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berlin Township School District and New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berlin Township School District and New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berlin Township School District and New Jersey, 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 Waterford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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