John F. Kennedy Elementary School

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
5 Cherry St,  Somerville, MA
Somerville Public Schools
4.7
3.9
436 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Hurrie
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.5%
State Average
7.6%
Science
20.2%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
150:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
67.5%
Hispanic
14.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
6.6%
Black
4.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 2 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
6/22/2015
Overall, this school has been great for our son. The teachers are almost all excellent (with one notable exception, and that teacher has been very difficult to get fired despite abusing her students verbally and physically). The specialists are amazing, with art, reading, occupational therapy, speech, music, gym and the library.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
1.0 student
2/1/2024
Horrible and disgusting everything is terrible hell in real life.
4.0 parent
10/29/2016
The comments below about disorganization and lack of school culture have really been addressed with a new principal. There is a ton of emphasis on school spirit (my daughter regularly tells me "I'm a Kennedy Tiger!"). The teachers for the younger grades (K-2) are heavily engaged with parents and see...
5.0 parent
7/28/2015
Our child is having a great experience at Kennedy - we love the teachers, strong academics and having so many other families that live right in the neighborhood. The new principal seems to be doing an excellent job - he communicates well, listens carefully to what parents say and acts on it.
5.0 other
7/19/2014
This is a great school with excellent teachers and there is a very active parent group as well.

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John F. Kennedy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Somerville, MA and is served by the Somerville Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. John F. Kennedy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,202,933. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Curtis-Tufts School, Somerville High School, and more. Learn more about what Somerville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

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