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#1233 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 50% in state
John F. Kennedy Primary School
Elementary School · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District · Raritan, NJ
A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
255 Woodmere Street, Raritan, NJ 08869
- Math 53% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy Primary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raritan), 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
$103,699
Median home value
$449,200
Median rent
$1,927/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08869; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning GatePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| St Ann Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Bradley Gardens Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Johnson & Johnson Child Devt Ctr of Somerset CntyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy Primary School is listed in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy Primary School
John F. Kennedy Primary School is a public elementary school in Raritan, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,233 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy Primary School
What grades does John F. Kennedy Primary School serve?
John F. Kennedy Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Primary School?
John F. Kennedy Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Primary School is 9.3:1. 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 Primary School rank in NJ?
John F. Kennedy Primary School ranks #1,233 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John F. Kennedy Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy Primary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John F. Kennedy Primary School a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy Primary School a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy Primary School?
31.2% of students at John F. Kennedy Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (908) 231-1179
- Area population (ZIP 08869)
- 8,192
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 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 08869; 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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