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Kennedy K-5 Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 608 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 1, 2010

This is my son's 1st year at the Kennedy and he is doing remarkably well. The atomosphere is so embracing by the teachers, administration and even the students. Last year he went to a different public school and it was so hard to even have a conversation with your child's teacher, the administration kept the school so locked off from the parents. It seemed almost like he was going to a military school. I'm just relieved to know that my son is attending one of the best Elementary schools in Brockton, MA.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Teachers and Principles care about the children and what they learn
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

I love the Jophn F. Kennedy because of the dedicated staff. Every staff member has the best interest of the children in mind.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2010

Getting up every morning is worth it to me because I know I am making a difference at the John F. Kennedy Elem. School. I am very lucky to have supportive staff and wonderful SEI students to work with. What great joy to be greeted daily with a smile and enthusiastic students who are willing and interested in learning and achieving.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 25, 2010

The Kennedy School is a place where every child feels valued, respected, and successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

I look forward to going to work every single day because of the supportive staff and all of the super students at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

The culture of the building is a positive place for all involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2008

My son has been attending Kennedy since first grade. He is now entering grade 5. We have had nothing but positive experiences here. The teachers are wonderful, as well as the administration. I really love the strong programming after school, as well as the after school care program for parent who work. It is a neighborhood school that is well run.
—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.

About these ratings

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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
27%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students41%
Female41%
Male40%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners26%

Math

All Students40%
Female39%
Male40%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learners29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students44%
Female62%
Male30%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners25%

Math

All Students21%
Female28%
Male15%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners15%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students54%
Female69%
Male45%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learners13%

Math

All Students40%
Female41%
Male40%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners22%

Science

All Students29%
Female16%
Male38%
African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learners9%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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 43% 8%
White 38% 70%
Hispanic 10% 14%
Asian 5% 5%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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900 Ash St
Brockton, MA 02301
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Phone: (508) 580-7278

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