Helen Keller Elementary School vs. J F Kennedy Memorial
Should you attend Helen Keller Elementary School or J F Kennedy Memorial? 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
Top Rankings
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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 558 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 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J F Kennedy Memorial ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
558 students
331 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#214 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
46
Grade 1 Students
80
59
Grade 2 Students
93
64
Grade 3 Students
85
64
Grade 4 Students
99
40
Grade 5 Students
111
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
83%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
