Kennedy Middle School (Closed 2013)

Kennedy Middle School serves 232 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 93% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 98% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(11-12)
93%
84%
(11-12)
98%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
232 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kennedy Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 Kansas 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 Hays School District.

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