Kennedy Middle School (Closed 2013)
- Kennedy Middle School served 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%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 84% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 982 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 83% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 88% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 10% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Prairie Isd School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kennedy Middle School is Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle School Grades: 6-9 | 820 students
0.0 miles
2205 Se 4th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972)264-8651 0.0 6-9 820 - Duncanville Advantage Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 1650 students
0.5 miles
955 Freetown Rd
Duncanville, TX 75116
(214)276-5800 0.5 PK-12 1650 - Grand Prairie Barbara Bush Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 544 students
0.6 miles
511 E Springdale
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972)237-1628 0.6 PK-5 544 - Grand Prairie Bonham Ees Grades: PK | 259 students
0.8 miles
1301 E Coral Way
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972)262-4255 0.8 PK 259 - Grand Prairie Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 870 students
0.8 miles
2030 Proctor Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972)262-7131 0.8 PK-5 870
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