John F Kennedy School vs. E M Baker School
Should you attend John F Kennedy School or E M Baker 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
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
E M Baker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Kennedy School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, E M Baker School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
454 students
664 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#433 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
77
86
Grade 1 Students
61
118
Grade 2 Students
73
89
Grade 3 Students
65
125
Grade 4 Students
67
103
Grade 5 Students
77
143
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
55%
% Hispanic
19%
9%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
66%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
