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John F Kennedy Elementary School

Elementary School · Berlin Township School District

228 Mt Vernon Avenue, West Berlin, NJ 08091

Enrollment

351

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#2,386 of 2,466

In West Berlin

#2 of 2

public schools

In district

#2 of 2

Berlin Township School District

School environment

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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John F Kennedy Elementary School

3.5/10

Elementary School in West Berlin · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.6/10

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About John F Kennedy Elementary School

John F Kennedy Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Berlin, NJ, part of Berlin Township School District. John F Kennedy Elementary School serves approximately 351 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. John F Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,386 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for John F Kennedy Elementary School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.0 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 7.2:1 students to teachers, John F Kennedy Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-10.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

John F Kennedy Elementary School — Students at John F Kennedy Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

31.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
64.5%
ELA
34.5%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
74.5%
ELA
64.5%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
74.5%
ELA
64.5%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
44.5%
ELA
44.5%
2019
Math
44.5%
ELA
44.5%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
31.4%
ELA
37.1%
2025
Math
25.8%
ELA
22.5%

* 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: 2.2/10.

How John F Kennedy Elementary School Compares

See how John F Kennedy Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.5/10
3th percentile in NJ
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
2.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.6/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
32%
Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
49 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

Location

228 Mt Vernon Avenue, West Berlin, NJ 08091

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John F Kennedy Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Signal Hill School (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Voorhees), which scores notably higher. Another option is Edward T. Hamilton (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Voorhees), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Gibbsboro Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Gibbsboro), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Berlin, see our West Berlin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School West Berlin 0.1 mi 7.6
Edward T. Hamilton Voorhees 0.9 mi 7.8
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL REGIONAL SCHOOL Berlin 1.0 mi 5.8
Signal Hill School Voorhees 1.3 mi 8.2
Berlin Community School Berlin 1.4 mi 6.5
Gibbsboro Elementary School Gibbsboro 2.4 mi 7.0
Lindenwold High School Lindenwold 2.2 mi 4.4
Lindenwold School Four Lindenwold 2.3 mi 3.9
TOMORROWS HOPE Voorhees 3.0 mi
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Evesham 3.1 mi
NAUDAIN MONTESSON ACADEMY Voorhees 3.2 mi
Overbrook Senior High School Pine Hill 3.0 mi 3.3
Eastern Regional High School Voorhees 3.0 mi 6.9
Kresson School Voorhees 3.3 mi 6.6
Pine Hill Middle School Pine Hill 3.1 mi 4.1
BANCROFT SCHOOL AT VOORMEES PEDIATRIC FACILITY Voorhees 3.1 mi 6.6
THE ARCHWAY SCHOOL Atco 3.2 mi 8.9
BETH EL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Voorhees 3.8 mi
Voorhees Middle School Voorhees 3.6 mi 8.1
TRINITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC. Voorhees 3.7 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08091 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,828

Median Home Value

$247,700

Median Rent

$1,346/mo

Population

5,909

College Educated

26%

Homeownership

70.8%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

50.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John F Kennedy Elementary School

What grades does John F Kennedy Elementary School serve?

John F Kennedy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend John F Kennedy Elementary School?

John F Kennedy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy Elementary School is 7.2:1. 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 Elementary School rank in NJ?

John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks #2,386 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is John F Kennedy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

John F Kennedy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John F Kennedy Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a charter school?

No, John F Kennedy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John F Kennedy Elementary School a Title I school?

No, John F Kennedy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F Kennedy Elementary School?

31.6% of students at John F Kennedy Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Free/Reduced Lunch
31.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%

District

Berlin Township School District
District Enrollment
615
Schools in District
2
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,900
District Rank
#2 of 2

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