Benjamin G Brown vs John F Kennedy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 900 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin G Brown
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
219 students
John F Kennedy
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
| Measure | Benjamin G Brown Somerville, Massachusetts | John F Kennedy Somerville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,009 | #247 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1533 of 50,301 | #6589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 219 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Somerville | Somerville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin G Brown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 77.2).
- •Benjamin G Brown does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Benjamin G Brown does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •John F Kennedy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 219.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin G Brown better than John F Kennedy?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin G Brown ranks higher (87.3 vs 77.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin G Brown and John F Kennedy?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Somerville and Somerville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin G Brown: 219. John F Kennedy: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin G Brown and John F Kennedy rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin G Brown is 77th of 1,009 and John F Kennedy is 247th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).