Serving 795 students in grades 6-8, G W Kennemer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: G W Kennemer Middle serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
G W Kennemer Middle School's student population of 795 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
795 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
G W Kennemer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G W Kennemer Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4555 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Black
47%
13%
White
2%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and royal blue
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G W Kennemer Middle School's ranking?
G W Kennemer Middle School is ranked #4555 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are G W Kennemer Middle School often compared to?
G W Kennemer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend G W Kennemer Middle School?
795 students attend G W Kennemer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of G W Kennemer Middle School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G W Kennemer Middle School?
G W Kennemer Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does G W Kennemer Middle School offer ?
G W Kennemer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is G W Kennemer Middle School part of?
G W Kennemer Middle School is part of Duncanville Independent School District.
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