Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Kennedy Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Learning Center?
326 students attend John F Kennedy Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John F Kennedy Learning Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Learning Center?
John F Kennedy Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Learning Center offer ?
John F Kennedy Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John F Kennedy Learning Center part of?
John F Kennedy Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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