Excellent
#121 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 7% in state
John F Kennedy
Elementary School · Somerville
5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#121 of 1,793
In Somerville
#1 of 10
public schools
In district
#1 of 10
Somerville
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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John F Kennedy
Elementary School in Somerville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy is a public elementary school in Somerville, MA, part of Somerville. John F Kennedy serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. John F Kennedy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for John F Kennedy show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 6.8
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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John F Kennedy — Students at John F Kennedy score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.2/10.
How John F Kennedy Compares
See how John F Kennedy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John F Kennedy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maria L. Baldwin (rated 9.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Graham and Parks (rated 9.6/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Somerville, see our Somerville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maria L. Baldwin Cambridge | 0.5 mi | 9.9 |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Somerville | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Benjamin G Brown Somerville | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Graham and Parks Cambridge | 0.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Peabody Cambridge | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Rindge Avenue Upper School Cambridge | 0.7 mi | 9.4 |
| WILD ROSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cambridge | 0.7 mi | — |
| CAMBRIDGE FRIENDS SCHOOL Cambridge | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Curtis-Tufts Medford | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST PETER SCHOOL Cambridge | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Cambridge | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Winter Hill Community Somerville | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Missituk Elementary School Medford | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| SAINT PAUL'S CHOIR SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Somerville High Somerville | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Next Wave Junior High Somerville | 1.0 mi | — |
| Full Circle High School Somerville | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| THE CAMBRIDGE MATIGNON SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$140,591
Median Home Value
$987,000
Median Rent
$2,654/mo
Population
25,009
College Educated
75.2%
Homeownership
38%
Avg Commute
31.6 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
32
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|---|---|
| Cunniff Watertown, MA | 8.9 |
| Hardy Arlington, MA | 8.9 |
| James Russell Lowell Watertown, MA | 8.9 |
| Lillian M Jacobs Hull, MA | 8.9 |
| Loker School Wayland, MA | 8.9 |
| Paul P Gates Elementary School Acton, MA | 8.9 |
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 8th.
How many students attend John F Kennedy?
John F Kennedy has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy is 12.4:1. 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 #121 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John F Kennedy's MySchoolScout rating?
John F Kennedy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 John F Kennedy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (617) 629-5440
Resources & Links
District
Somerville- District Enrollment
- 4,927
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,645
- District Rank
- #1 of 10
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