Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F Kennedy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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John F Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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John F Kennedy's student population of 513 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
John F Kennedy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
20%
24%
Black
59%
10%
White
17%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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John F Kennedy is ranked #1313 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
513 students attend John F Kennedy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John F Kennedy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy offer ?
John F Kennedy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy part of?
John F Kennedy is part of Brockton School District.
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