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Benjamin G Brown vs. John F Kennedy

Should you attend Benjamin G Brown or John F Kennedy? 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Benjamin G Brown
201 Willow Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
John F Kennedy
5 Cherry Street
Somerville, MA 02144
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Benjamin G Brown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

John F Kennedy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin G Brown ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John F Kennedy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
225 students
448 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin G Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin G Brown.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin G Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin G Brown with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Somerville School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John F Kennedy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Somerville School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#206 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#217 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin G Brown, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John F Kennedy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin G Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin G Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin G Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John F Kennedy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin G Brown by grade.
This chart displays the students of John F Kennedy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
45
48
Grade 1 Students
37
47
Grade 2 Students
44
44
Grade 3 Students
31
41
Grade 4 Students
38
51
Grade 5 Students
30
39
Grade 6 Students
-
50
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
58
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin G Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John F Kennedy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Somerville School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin G Brown, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin G Brown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin G Brown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Somerville School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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