Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Kennedy Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Community School serves the northwest part of Saint Joseph, MN, covering an area of approximately 40.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest edge located 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Community School's student population of 582 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Kennedy Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Community School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
25%
12%
White
59%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Community School's ranking?
Kennedy Community School is ranked #862 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kennedy Community School often compared to?
Kennedy Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Community School?
582 students attend Kennedy Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kennedy Community School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Community School?
Kennedy Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Community School offer ?
Kennedy Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Community School part of?
Kennedy Community School is part of St. Cloud Public School District.
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