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John F Kennedy vs. Dean S Luce

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School Overview

School
John F Kennedy
100 Dedham Street
Canton, MA 02021
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Dean S Luce
45 Independence St
Canton, MA 02021
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

John F Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Dean S Luce 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John F Kennedy 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 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dean S Luce 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 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
457 students
477 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dean S Luce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dean S Luce.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dean S Luce over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Canton 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

#406 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#231 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dean S Luce, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in MA)
70%
(Top 20% in MA)
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Canton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Canton 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 John F Kennedy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dean S Luce by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
78
Grade 1 Students
73
83
Grade 2 Students
92
77
Grade 3 Students
66
87
Grade 4 Students
85
72
Grade 5 Students
72
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Canton 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%
11%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
63%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Canton 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
9%
9%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Canton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canton 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 Dean S Luce, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Canton 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
10%
23%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Canton 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
2%
5%
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 Canton 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 Dean S Luce, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Canton 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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