Sussex Avenue School vs John F. Kennedy School
John F. Kennedy School has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 6.0/10. Sussex Avenue School is significantly larger with 553 students, about 5.1× the size of John F. Kennedy School (109). In math proficiency, Sussex Avenue School leads at 43.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Sussex Avenue School
Newark, NJ
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
553 students
John F. Kennedy School
Newark, NJ
7.0/10
SchoolPre-K – 12th
109 students
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| Metric | Sussex Avenue School | John F. Kennedy School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | — |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81% | 72.5% |
| Environment Score | 3.9 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,553 of 2,466 | #945 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 37th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sussex Avenue School | John F. Kennedy School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 43.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 28.0% | — |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newark (07107) | Newark (07103) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,892 | $42,397 |
| Median Home Value | $353,300 | $259,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,259 | $1,289 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 12.5% | 20.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 32 min |