Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kennedy-longfellow 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy-longfellow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kennedy-longfellow's student population of 203 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedy-longfellow ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy-longfellow is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1319 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
25%
10%
White
25%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy-longfellow's ranking?
Kennedy-longfellow is ranked #1319 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kennedy-longfellow often compared to?
Kennedy-longfellowis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr., Fletcher/maynard Academy, King Open by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Kennedy-longfellow?
203 students attend Kennedy-longfellow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Kennedy-longfellow students are Black, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy-longfellow?
Kennedy-longfellow has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kennedy-longfellow offer ?
Kennedy-longfellow offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy-longfellow part of?
Kennedy-longfellow is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Kennedy-longfellow located?
Kennedy-longfellow is located in the East Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Cambridge.
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