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John F. Kennedy School

Public | 1-5 | 324 students

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Posted February 7, 2012

This school has made great improvements to giving kids what they need to achieve. Class rooms are inviting to parents. My daugther's first grade teacher had a presentation almost every month. This allowed parents to be appart of the magic. I love it what the staff has done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2007

It seems like discipline continues to be a problem at this school. Rowdy students disrupt the education process far too often and the administration is loathe to do anything about it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2006

This school used to be top notch and has lost it's 'sparkle',they cater to the Top students or the Low students and the ones in the middle lose out.Vice principal is wonderful,although some of the great staff have left recently. I used to love the school but now i'm looking forward to moving on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2006

The level of attention to academic excellence far surpases other districts that I have been involved in. I am impressed with the level of full inclusion that is being implemented district wide and with adequate teacher student supports. It is a model that all districts should strive to mirror. The extracurricular activities are available to all students and there is a vast array of opportunities to participate in activities that are available. The home school connection is very apparaent through home-school activities as well as parent participation through the PTO.
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Posted June 23, 2004

Joh F. Kennedy School has some excellent teachers. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the administration. Last year, the principal, who was vey well liked by both parents and teachers retired. His replacement does not have the same leadership skills and often treats students, parents and teachers in an unprofessional manner. Discipline is getting worse and morale is low, and I fear many of the best teachers will leave.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2009.

61 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
51%

2007

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

65 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
73%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2009.

75 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

76 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
56%

2007

 
 
59%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

79 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

78 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

92 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

83 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
66%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black86%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%

Reading

All Students69%
Female77%
Male60%
Black63%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black68%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English77%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female72%
Male74%
Black69%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English74%

Reading

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Black56%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%

Writing

All Students85%
Female91%
Male80%
Black84%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English86%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black80%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students56%
Female61%
Male53%
Black44%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%

Writing

All Students78%
Female90%
Male68%
Black75%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) to test students' skills in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The CMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 59% 14%
Hispanic 18% 17%
White 17% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 37%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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530 Park Ave
Windsor, CT 06095
Phone: (860) 687-2060

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