Kennedy Middle School serves 982 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
982 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
982 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kennedy Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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