Kennedy John F Elementary School vs. Curley K-8 School
Should you attend Kennedy John F Elementary School or Curley K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy John F Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Curley K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy John F Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy John F Elementary School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curley K-8 School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Curley K-8 School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy John F Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Curley K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy John F Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Curley K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy John F Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Curley K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MA)
(Bottom 50% in MA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy John F Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curley K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy John F Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curley K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy John F Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Curley K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Kennedy John F Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Kennedy John F Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Curley K-8 School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Curley K-8 School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy John F Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Curley K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy John F Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Curley K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy John F Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Curley K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy John F Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Curley K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy John F Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Curley K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy John F Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Curley K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy John F Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Curley K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
(13-14 School Year Data)
(13-14 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy John F Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2014)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Curley K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2014)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kennedy John F Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 912 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Curley K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
396 students
912 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
104 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1162 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
95
Kindergarten Students
52
87
Grade 1 Students
57
84
Grade 2 Students
61
93
Grade 3 Students
55
96
Grade 4 Students
63
102
Grade 5 Students
40
96
Grade 6 Students
41
105
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
58%
38%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
16%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
