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#1213 of 1,793 schools in MA

John F Kennedy

Elementary School · Holbrook · Holbrook, MA

A Holbrook elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

245 So. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343

  • Math 40% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$18,356
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at John F Kennedy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2023
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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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The neighborhood

Where John F Kennedy 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,693/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holbrook), 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

$107,198

Median home value

$435,300

Median rent

$1,522/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J F Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–51.9 mi475Compare →
Martin E Young ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–51.9 mi275Compare →
HighlandsEnrollment path unverified6.6K–42.0 mi350Compare →
Woodsdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.83–42.1 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holbrook

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

John F Kennedy is listed in Holbrook; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy is a public elementary school in Holbrook, MA, part of Holbrook, serving approximately 669 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% 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 Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John F Kennedy?

John F Kennedy has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?

The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 12.6:1. 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 #1,213 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is John F Kennedy's MySchoolScout rating?

John F Kennedy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
669
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 02343)
11,267
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
43
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 02343; 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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