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19125 Schoolhouse Lane, Riverside, CA 92508-7147
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
59.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 846/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,037/4,657 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 864 |
| Low-Income Students | 491 (56.8%) |
| English Learners | 77 (8.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.9 points from last year and rose 7.3 points over the full period. Math rose 6.7 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period.
•Math +6.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.0% to 68.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 50.8% to 72.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John F. Kennedy Elementary compare within the district?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 30 K–6 schools in Riverside Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks No. 846 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,037 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John F. Kennedy Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 30 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 57.8% meet the reading standard and 50.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy Elementary compare with other schools in Riverside?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 30 K–6 schools in Riverside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RiversideHow does John F. Kennedy Elementary compare with other schools in Riverside County?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 107 K–6 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy ElementaryThis school | 59.4% | 66.7% |
| Adams Elementary | 28.1% | 38.6% |
| Alcott Elementary | 37.1% | 43.6% |
