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#1708 of 2,466 schools in NJ
John F. Kennedy School
School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
311 S TENTH ST, Newark, NJ 07103
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at John F. Kennedy School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$42,397
Median home value
$259,300
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion P. Thomas Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,393 | Compare → |
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,124 | Compare → |
| North Star Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 6,476 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #40 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy School
John F. Kennedy School is a public school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 109 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy School
What grades does John F. Kennedy School serve?
John F. Kennedy School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy School?
John F. Kennedy School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy School is 5:1. 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 School rank in NJ?
John F. Kennedy School ranks #1,708 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John F. Kennedy School's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy School has 30% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is John F. Kennedy School a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy School a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy School?
72.5% of students at John F. Kennedy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 733-6788
- Area population (ZIP 07103)
- 36,733
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 07103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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