The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)20%
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)39%
21%
Black
(09-10)40%
17%
White
(09-10)1%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
78%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Number 9?
268 students attend Kennedy Number 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Kennedy Number 9 students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Kennedy Number 9 offer ?
Kennedy Number 9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kennedy Number 9 part of?
Kennedy Number 9 is part of Jersey City Public Schools.
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