J F Kennedy Memorial vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend J F Kennedy Memorial or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J F Kennedy Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J F Kennedy Memorial ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
341 students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#183 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#345 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
50
Grade 1 Students
47
50
Grade 2 Students
64
57
Grade 3 Students
68
48
Grade 4 Students
65
66
Grade 5 Students
43
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
81%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%