Kennedy Middle School
Tel:
(815)654-4880
- Kennedy Middle School serves 520 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kennedy Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Kennedy Middle School's student population of 520 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kennedy Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kennedy Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3655 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 61% | 17% |
| White | 13% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockford SD 205 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Middle School is Regional Alternative School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Montessori Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockford Montessori Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 498 students
0.0 miles
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815)654-4906 0.0 PK-8 498 - Rockford Thurgood Marshall School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 457 students
0.1 miles
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)490-5400 0.1 5-8 457 - Rockford Conklin Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 334 students
1.5 miles
3003 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815)654-4860 1.5 K-5 334 - Rockford West View Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 475 students
1.5 miles
1720 Halsted Rd
Rockford, IL 61103
(815)654-4945 1.5 K-5 475 - Loves Park Loves Park Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 345 students
2.2 miles
344 Grand Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815)654-4501 2.2 1-6 345
School Reviews
| 1 This has to be the one worst school in Rockford I'll fight everyday authorities are afraid to do anything about this kid go to school In case fear daily school district 205 does nothing acts as if who cares. - Posted by Parent - Coffee |
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