Kendrick Middle School
Kendrick Middle School serves 793 students in grades 6-8.
Kendrick Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kendrick Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kendrick Middle School's student population of 793 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kendrick Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kendrick Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1599 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 15% |
| Black | 74% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clayton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kendrick Middle School is Riverdale High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Elite Scholars Academy School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Callaway Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Callaway Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 885 students10
0.5 miles
120 Oriole Dr
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 479-2600 0.5 PK-5 885 - Jonesboro Swint Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 718 students10
0.7 miles
500 Highway 138 W
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780 0.7 PK-5 718 - Riverdale Riverdale High School Math: 17% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,263 student10
1.6 miles
160 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2905 1.6 9-12 1,263 - Riverdale Pointe South Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 712 students10
1.7 miles
8482 Thomas Rd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2900 1.7 PK-5 712 - Jonesboro Elite Scholars Academy School Math: 72% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-12 | 624 students10
1.8 miles
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823 1.8 6-12 624
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