John Kennedy School vs. Jackson School
Should you attend John Kennedy School or Jackson 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
Top Rankings
John Kennedy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Jackson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 1-4, John Kennedy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Jackson School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-2
Total Students
481 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2441 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
72
Kindergarten Students
-
160
Grade 1 Students
1
182
Grade 2 Students
147
4
Grade 3 Students
150
-
Grade 4 Students
180
-
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
68%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
15%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
