Very Good
#445 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
J F Kennedy Memorial
Elementary School · Franklin · Franklin, MA
A Franklin elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
551 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J F Kennedy Memorial score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where J F Kennedy Memorial sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$142,788
Median home value
$567,100
Median rent
$1,856/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Oak Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Stall BrookEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 1.8 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Burke/memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–4 | 2.6 mi | 510 | 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.
Franklin
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
J F Kennedy Memorial is listed in Franklin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J F Kennedy Memorial
J F Kennedy Memorial is a public elementary school in Franklin, MA, part of Franklin, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J F Kennedy Memorial
What grades does J F Kennedy Memorial serve?
J F Kennedy Memorial serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend J F Kennedy Memorial?
J F Kennedy Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at J F Kennedy Memorial is 14.4:1. 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 Memorial rank in MA?
J F Kennedy Memorial ranks #445 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is J F Kennedy Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?
J F Kennedy Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Memorial?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J F Kennedy Memorial has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J F Kennedy Memorial a charter school?
No, J F Kennedy Memorial is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J F Kennedy Memorial a Title I school?
No, J F Kennedy Memorial is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (508) 541-5260
- Area population (ZIP 02038)
- 33,067
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02038; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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