Serving 109 students in grades 3, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
John F Kennedy Elementary School's student population of 109 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
81%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John F Kennedy Elementary School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake View, Johnny Appleseed by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?
109 students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John F Kennedy Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Elementary School?
John F Kennedy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School offer ?
John F Kennedy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Elementary School part of?
John F Kennedy Elementary School is part of Blackstone-Millville School District.
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