Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kennedy Middle School serves the west part of Rockford, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with most students living within 4.5 miles of its edges, while the furthest point is about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kennedy Middle School's student population of 393 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3540 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
63%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
Showing 2003–2015. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
Kennedy Middle School is ranked #3540 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
393 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kennedy Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kennedy Middle School part of?
Kennedy Middle School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
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.
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