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Francis Wyman Elementary School vs. John F Kennedy

Should you attend Francis Wyman Elementary School 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.
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School Overview

School
Francis Wyman Elementary School
41 Terrrace Hall Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
John F Kennedy
20 Kimbrough Road
Billerica, MA 01821
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Francis Wyman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francis Wyman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John F Kennedy ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
486 students
328 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Francis Wyman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Francis Wyman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Francis Wyman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Francis Wyman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burlington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#401 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#495 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Francis Wyman Elementary School, 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.
59%
(Top 30% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis Wyman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burlington 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 Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis Wyman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burlington 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 Billerica School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francis Wyman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Francis Wyman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John F Kennedy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
62
Grade 1 Students
92
52
Grade 2 Students
83
74
Grade 3 Students
89
74
Grade 4 Students
84
66
Grade 5 Students
67
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Francis Wyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Francis Wyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Francis Wyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Francis Wyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Francis Wyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burlington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Francis Wyman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John F Kennedy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Billerica School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Francis Wyman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Francis Wyman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burlington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 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 Billerica School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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