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J F Kennedy Elementary

Elementary School · Randolph

20 Hurley Dr, Randolph, MA 02368

Enrollment

475

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,041 of 1,793

In Randolph

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

Randolph

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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J F Kennedy Elementary

5.9/10

Elementary School in Randolph · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Randolph High

5.0/10

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6.5/10

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About J F Kennedy Elementary

J F Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Randolph, MA, part of Randolph. J F Kennedy Elementary serves approximately 475 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. J F Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for J F Kennedy Elementary show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 4.9
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at J F Kennedy Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$27,010
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

J F Kennedy Elementary — Students at J F Kennedy Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 27.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
29.8%
ELA
34.3%
2019
Math
32.8%
ELA
28.8%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
19.3%
ELA
23.8%
2022
Math
22.3%
ELA
28.8%
2023
Math
26.7%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
24.7%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
24.3%
ELA
20.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.

How J F Kennedy Elementary Compares

See how J F Kennedy Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
42th percentile in MA
Academic
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

Location

20 Hurley Dr, Randolph, MA 02368

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering J F Kennedy Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Liberty (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Braintree), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mary E Flaherty School (rated 8.4/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Braintree), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Highlands (rated 6.6/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Braintree), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Randolph, see our Randolph schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Randolph High Randolph 0.6 mi 5.0
Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary Randolph 0.8 mi 6.5
LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Holbrook 0.7 mi
Martin E Young Elementary Randolph 1.0 mi 3.4
CATS ACADEMY Braintree 1.2 mi 7.4
BOSTON HIGASHI SCHOOL Randolph 1.4 mi 8.0
Highlands Braintree 1.7 mi 6.6
Holbrook Middle High School Holbrook 1.9 mi 5.4
John F Kennedy Holbrook 1.9 mi 5.4
Randolph Community Middle Randolph 2.0 mi 6.3
Avon Middle High School Avon 2.6 mi 4.8
Braintree High Braintree 2.7 mi 6.4
South Middle School Braintree 2.3 mi 8.5
Margaret L Donovan Randolph 2.5 mi 3.7
Liberty Braintree 2.5 mi 8.5
THAYER ACADEMY Braintree 3.2 mi 6.8
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center Braintree 3.4 mi 6.5
Ralph D Butler Avon 3.6 mi 4.4
Brookfield Brockton 3.6 mi 5.5
Mary E Flaherty School Braintree 3.9 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,321

Median Home Value

$464,000

Median Rent

$2,049/mo

Population

34,736

College Educated

34.9%

Homeownership

69.6%

Avg Commute

37.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about J F Kennedy Elementary

What grades does J F Kennedy Elementary serve?

J F Kennedy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend J F Kennedy Elementary?

J F Kennedy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J F Kennedy Elementary rank in MA?

J F Kennedy Elementary ranks #1,041 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is J F Kennedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

J F Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at J F Kennedy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J F Kennedy Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is J F Kennedy Elementary a charter school?

No, J F Kennedy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J F Kennedy Elementary a Title I school?

No, J F Kennedy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

District

Randolph
District Enrollment
2,685
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,010
District Rank
#3 of 6

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