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John F Kennedy vs. Thomas Ditson

Should you attend John F Kennedy or Thomas Ditson? 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.
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School Overview

School
John F Kennedy
20 Kimbrough Road
Billerica, MA 01821
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Thomas Ditson
39 Cook Street
Billerica, MA 01821
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Thomas Ditson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John F Kennedy ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Thomas Ditson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
328 students
551 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 Thomas Ditson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Ditson.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
33 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 Thomas Ditson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Billerica 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

#495 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#580 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
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 Thomas Ditson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
55%
(Top 30% 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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% 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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson by grade.
Kindergarten Students
62
105
Grade 1 Students
52
116
Grade 2 Students
74
115
Grade 3 Students
74
112
Grade 4 Students
66
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
14%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
5%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
81%
67%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Billerica 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%
4%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billerica 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
15%
17%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Billerica 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%
2%
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 Billerica 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 Thomas Ditson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Billerica 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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