Very Good
#520 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 29% in state
John F Kennedy
Elementary School · Billerica · Billerica, MA
A Billerica elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 Kimbrough Rd, Billerica, MA 01821
- Math 59% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F Kennedy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 62 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Billerica), 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
$142,564
Median home value
$581,300
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01821; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath-brookEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 1.4 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Shawsheen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–3 | 1.5 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Thomas DitsonEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| ParkerEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 421 | 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.
Billerica
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F Kennedy is listed in Billerica; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy is a public elementary school in Billerica, MA, part of Billerica, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F Kennedy
What grades does John F Kennedy serve?
John F Kennedy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F Kennedy rank in MA?
John F Kennedy ranks #520 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John F Kennedy's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 John F Kennedy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John F Kennedy a charter school?
No, John F Kennedy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F Kennedy a Title I school?
No, John F Kennedy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (978) 528-8570
- Area population (ZIP 01821)
- 30,203
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 01821; 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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