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John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

High School · Woodbridge Township School District · Iselin, NJ

A Woodbridge Township School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

200 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Iselin, NJ 08830

  • Math 40% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-15.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation25.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$24,802
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John F. Kennedy Memorial High School 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$112,615

Median home value

$394,200

Median rent

$2,051/mo

College educated

55%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
3 boys'·1 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodbridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.1 mi1,654Compare →
Colonia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.6 mi1,359Compare →
Woodbridge Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.89–122.6 mi285Compare →
Rahway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.79–122.7 mi1,270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Woodbridge Township School District

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#14 of 24
District spending per student
$24,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is listed in Woodbridge Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School is a public high school in Iselin, NJ, part of Woodbridge Township School District, serving approximately 1,398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,636 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John F. Kennedy Memorial High School

What grades does John F. Kennedy Memorial High School serve?

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Memorial High School 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 Memorial High School rank in NJ?

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School ranks #1,636 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School's MySchoolScout rating?

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Memorial High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School a charter school?

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

Is John F. Kennedy Memorial High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy Memorial High School?

44.1% of students at John F. Kennedy Memorial High 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,398
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 08830)
19,151
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
38.4
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 08830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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