Kendrick Middle School
Tel:
(770)472-8400
- Kendrick Middle School serves 789 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
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 1%)
School Overview
- Kendrick Middle School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 789 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kendrick Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kendrick Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1671 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
| Black | 76% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clayton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Callaway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 895 students
0.5 miles
120 Oriole Dr
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678)479-2600 0.5 PK-5 895 - Jonesboro Swint Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 672 students
0.7 miles
500 Highway 138 W
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770)473-2780 0.7 PK-5 672 - Riverdale Riverdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 1320 students
1.6 miles
160 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770)473-2905 1.6 9-12 1320 - Riverdale Pointe South Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 680 students
1.7 miles
8482 Thomas Rd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770)473-2900 1.7 PK-5 680 - Morrow Elite Scholars Academy School Grades: 6-12 | 598 students
1.8 miles
5968 Maddox Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770)472-2823 1.8 6-12 598
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