Larry C Kennedy School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(602) 381-6000
Larry C Kennedy School serves 563 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Larry C Kennedy School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Larry C Kennedy School's student population of 563 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Larry C Kennedy School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Larry C Kennedy School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1983 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Creighton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Larry C Kennedy School is Sonoran Science Academy-peoria (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
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Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 279 students10
0.1 miles
17667 N. 91st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 776-9344 0.1 K-12 279 - Phoenix Compass Center Grades: 4-8
0.2 miles
3609 N. 27th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-4660 0.2 4-8 n/a - Phoenix Career Success School - Sage Campus Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 164 students10
0.6 miles
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 285-5525 0.6 K-8 164 - Phoenix Starshine Academy Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 93 students10
0.7 miles
3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557 0.7 K-12 93 - Tempe Create Academy Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 114 students10
0.8 miles
2645 N. 24th St.
Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 710-1101 0.8 K-5 114
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