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#1041 of 1,793 schools in MA
J F Kennedy Elementary
Elementary School · Randolph · Randolph, MA
A Randolph elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20 Hurley Dr, Randolph, MA 02368
- Math 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J F Kennedy Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where J F Kennedy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,135/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Randolph), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,321
Median home value
$464,000
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth G Lyons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Martin E Young ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Boston Higashi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Randolph
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
J F Kennedy Elementary is listed in Randolph; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J F Kennedy Elementary
J F Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Randolph, MA, part of Randolph, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (781) 961-6211
- Area population (ZIP 02368)
- 34,736
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02368; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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