Kennedy-Longfellow

Summary:

Kennedy-Longfellow is an elementary school in Cambridge, Massachusetts that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite relatively high spending per student and a low student-teacher ratio, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Cambridge district and the state of Massachusetts on standardized tests.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.07% of Kennedy-Longfellow students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.2% in the Cambridge district and 39.17% statewide. In math, 28.92% of students were proficient or better, compared to 53.81% in Cambridge and 40.91% statewide. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between the 710th and 820th out of over 900 Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years, and has consistently been rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While the nearby Fletcher/Maynard Academy and Cambridgeport generally outperform Kennedy-Longfellow, they still struggle to match the performance of the top-ranked schools in the area, such as Martin Luther King Junior and Amigos School. Kennedy-Longfellow's academic performance has been relatively stagnant over the past several years, suggesting the school is facing persistent challenges in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 158 Spring Street
       Cambridge, MA  02139


(617) 349-6841

District: Cambridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
746th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $40,553 Help


Students who attend Kennedy-Longfellow usually attend:

Middle:    Cambridge Street Upper School
    Putnam Avenue Upper School
    Rindge Avenue Upper School
    Vassal Lane Upper School
High:    Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
23.9%
African American:
23.4%
White:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy-Longfellow ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Cambridge School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kennedy-Longfellow has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Cambridge School District. Student population at Kennedy-Longfellow is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (23.9%), African American (23.4%), White (22.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy-Longfellow is 5.9, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Cambridge School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy-Longfellow is $40,553, which is the 2nd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Cambridge School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy-Longfellow:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy-Longfellow 746th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Kennedy-Longfellow in the ranking list.)

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Cambridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge 101st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy-Longfellow

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.63 680th 884 23.1%
2004 22.32 709th 882 19.6%
2005 16.70 755th 887 14.9%
2006 41.04 584th 911 35.9%
2007 27.30 713th 911 21.7%
2008 27.93 714th 908 21.4%
2009 21.27 757th 909 16.7%
2010 41.52 605th 920 34.2%
2011 27.53 712th 924 22.9%
2012 23.78 735th 930 21.0%
2013 15.74 811th 928 12.6%
2014 35.38 647th 926 30.1%
2015 29.96 687th 914 24.8%
2016 51.63 490th 932 47.4%
2017 24.57 743rd 938 20.8%
2018 16.24 820th 934 12.2%
2019 26.96 730th 942 22.5%
2021 24.09 710th 936 24.1%
2022 23.20 720th 932 22.7%
2023 30.46 652nd 928 29.7%
2024 19.49 746th 916 18.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.14 750th 886 15.3%
2019 33.35 645th 896 28.0%
2021 25.80 713th 894 20.2%
2022 37.60 592nd 905 34.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.43 546th 685 20.3%
2019 32.78 514th 700 26.6%
2021 24.42 589th 705 16.5%
2022 25.04 631st 772 18.3%
2023 35.22 529th 757 30.1%
2024 14.49 721st 760 5.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.18 780th 893 12.7%
2019 29.92 674th 902 25.3%
2022 21.15 727th 901 19.3%
2023 22.90 697th 887 21.4%
2024 16.14 774th 886 12.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.84 779th 898 13.3%
2019 26.04 718th 907 20.8%
2021 23.99 691st 904 23.6%
2022 18.62 753rd 908 17.1%
2023 54.42 406th 896 54.7%
2024 25.63 674th 891 24.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.55 733rd 925 20.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kennedy-Longfellow

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.30 135th 173 22.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kennedy-Longfellow

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 233 57 24 139 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 225 69 26 160 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 237 65 32 157 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1991 212 75 34 177 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1992 209 79 30 206 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 228 97 23 217 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 210 102 31 227 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 185 99 31 225 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 185 99 31 225 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 193 92 35 229 2 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 185 98 40 175 5 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 181 89 42 148 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 170 106 35 128 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 144 114 41 109 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 147 143 32 51 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 147 143 32 51 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 165 166 36 79 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 157 182 41 81 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 118 143 47 83 3 n/a n/a 5 399
2007 125 137 48 68 3 n/a n/a 10 391
2008 133 132 36 67 3 n/a n/a 10 381
2009 130 141 31 65 2 1 8 0 378
2010 119 134 35 73 1 1 5 0 368
2011 134 139 43 71 0 3 12 0 402
2012 149 127 42 74 1 1 12 0 406
2013 104 94 37 50 0 1 9 0 295
2014 86 67 40 48 0 2 12 0 255
2015 83 59 47 54 0 0 15 0 258
2016 93 50 59 47 0 0 21 0 270
2017 99 49 53 47 0 0 18 0 266
2018 87 59 71 51 0 1 24 0 293
2019 92 48 67 55 0 1 20 0 283
2020 94 65 72 53 0 1 26 0 311
2021 74 54 43 51 0 0 21 0 243
2022 51 50 40 47 0 0 15 0 203
2023 42 43 44 40 0 0 15 0 184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennedy-Longfellow

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a n/a
1990 491 n/a n/a n/a
1991 498 n/a n/a n/a
1992 524 n/a n/a n/a
1993 566 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 570 n/a n/a n/a
1995 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 462 n/a 0.0 39.8
2000 441 n/a 0.0 52.2
2001 410 n/a 0.0 39
2002 375 n/a n/a 43.2
2003 375 n/a n/a 43.2
2004 449 53.1 8.5 52.6
2005 465 46.2 10.1 62.2
2006 399 44.1 9.0 61.4
2007 391 43.0 9.1 61.9
2008 381 34.9 10.9 64.2
2009 378 35.2 10.7 63.5
2010 368 40.4 9.0 62.8
2011 402 39.4 10.2 58
2012 406 36.7 11.0 62.3
2013 295 22.9 12.8 65.1
2014 255 22.2 11.4 63.5
2015 258 28.0 9.2 58.1
2016 270 29.0 9.3 n/a
2017 266 28.5 9.3 n/a
2018 293 27.7 10.5 n/a
2019 283 28.4 9.9 n/a
2020 311 38.2 8.1 n/a
2021 243 37.8 6.4 n/a
2022 203 35.2 5.7 n/a
2023 184 31.0 5.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennedy-Longfellow

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a n/a
1990 491 n/a n/a n/a
1991 498 n/a n/a n/a
1992 524 n/a n/a n/a
1993 566 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 570 n/a n/a n/a
1995 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 462 n/a 0.0 39.8
2000 441 n/a 0.0 52.2
2001 410 n/a 0.0 39
2002 375 n/a n/a 43.2
2003 375 n/a n/a 43.2
2004 449 53.1 8.5 52.6
2005 465 46.2 10.1 62.2
2006 399 44.1 9.0 61.4
2007 391 43.0 9.1 61.9
2008 381 34.9 10.9 64.2
2009 378 35.2 10.7 63.5
2010 368 40.4 9.0 62.8
2011 402 39.4 10.2 58
2012 406 36.7 11.0 62.3
2013 295 22.9 12.8 65.1
2014 255 22.2 11.4 63.5
2015 258 28.0 9.2 58.1
2016 270 29.0 9.3 n/a
2017 266 28.5 9.3 n/a
2018 293 27.7 10.5 n/a
2019 283 28.4 9.9 n/a
2020 311 38.2 8.1 n/a
2021 243 37.8 6.4 n/a
2022 203 35.2 5.7 n/a
2023 184 31.0 5.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy-Longfellow

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $539 (1.8%) $29,193 (98.2%) $29,732
2020 $626 (1.9%) $31,792 (98.1%) $32,418
2021 $875 (2.2%) $39,678 (97.8%) $40,553

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy-Longfellow

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 730th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 652nd of 928 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy-Longfellow)6150
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge)6863.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kennedy-Longfellow)4737.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cambridge)5758.2
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy-Longfellow)2824
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge)6056.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy-Longfellow)3724
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge)5961.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kennedy-Longfellow)3227.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge)6463
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy-Longfellow)1927.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge)5157.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Kennedy-Longfellow)3213.6
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Cambridge)5357.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kennedy-Longfellow)4135.4
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cambridge)6058.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Kennedy-Longfellow)3530.4
 4.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cambridge)5353.4
 0.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Kennedy-Longfellow)3213.6
 18.4%
   All Grades Science (Cambridge)4950.8
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students283184
 35%
African American4843
 10.4%
American Indian00
Asian6744
 34.3%
Hispanic5540
 27.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9242
 54.3%
Two or More Races2015
 25%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Kennedy-Longfellow.

Students at Kennedy-Longfellow are 24% Asian, 23% African American, 23% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Kennedy-Longfellow ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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