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Fletcher/maynard Academy vs. Kennedy-longfellow

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School Overview

School
Fletcher/maynard Academy
225 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Kennedy-longfellow
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fletcher/maynard Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy-longfellow 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 7:1 is lower than 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
251 students
220 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fletcher/maynard Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy-longfellow over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fletcher/maynard Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy-longfellow.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fletcher/maynard Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy-longfellow over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher/maynard Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge 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

#1062 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1181 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fletcher/maynard Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy-longfellow, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fletcher/maynard Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fletcher/maynard Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fletcher/maynard Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge 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 Fletcher/maynard Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennedy-longfellow by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
23
Kindergarten Students
33
33
Grade 1 Students
39
26
Grade 2 Students
40
30
Grade 3 Students
32
31
Grade 4 Students
33
42
Grade 5 Students
32
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fletcher/maynard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fletcher/maynard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
52%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fletcher/maynard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fletcher/maynard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge 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
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fletcher/maynard Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fletcher/maynard Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge 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
64%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fletcher/maynard Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge 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%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fletcher/maynard Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge 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 Kennedy-longfellow, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge 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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