Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kenny 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Kenny 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 Kenny Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Kenny Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kenny Elementary School often compared to?
Kenny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Kenny Elementary School?
338 students attend Kenny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Kenny Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenny Elementary School?
Kenny Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kenny Elementary School offer ?
Kenny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenny Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 338 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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