Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School 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 Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1297 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
91%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
6%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School often compared to?
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School?
264 students attend Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School?
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School offer ?
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School part of?
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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