M. B. Kennedy Middle School
Tel:
(803)641-2470
- M. B. Kennedy Middle School serves 887 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
Top Placements
M. B. Kennedy Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- M. B. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 887 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 887 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- M. B. Kennedy Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of M. B. Kennedy Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #537 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 27% | 34% |
| White | 61% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to M. B. Kennedy Middle School is South Aiken High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lloyd-kennedy Charter (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Millbrook Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aiken Millbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 622 students
0.0 miles
255 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803)641-2580 0.0 PK-5 622 - Aiken South Aiken High School Grades: 9-12 | 1437 students
0.3 miles
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803)641-2600 0.3 9-12 1437 - Aiken Lloyd-kennedy Charter Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 75 students
2.4 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)644-4824 2.4 3-8 75 - Aiken Schofield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
2.5 miles
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2770 2.5 6-8 499 - Aiken East Aiken School Of The Arts Grades: PK-5 | 627 students
2.6 miles
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2450 2.6 PK-5 627
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