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E Somerville Community vs. John F Kennedy

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School Overview

School
E Somerville Community
50 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02145
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
John F Kennedy
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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John F Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, E Somerville Community 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John F Kennedy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
743 students
448 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at E Somerville Community over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at E Somerville Community.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at E Somerville Community over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at E Somerville Community with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Somerville School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Somerville School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1236 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#217 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of E Somerville Community, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John F Kennedy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E Somerville Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E Somerville Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at E Somerville Community who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of E Somerville Community by grade.
This chart displays the students of John F Kennedy by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
65
48
Grade 1 Students
62
47
Grade 2 Students
91
44
Grade 3 Students
88
41
Grade 4 Students
89
51
Grade 5 Students
90
39
Grade 6 Students
81
50
Grade 7 Students
78
52
Grade 8 Students
81
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at E Somerville Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at E Somerville Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at E Somerville Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
20%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at E Somerville Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at E Somerville Community, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of E Somerville Community, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at E Somerville Community, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at E Somerville Community, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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