M. B. Kennedy Middle School
Tel:
(803) 641-2470
M. B. Kennedy Middle School serves 847 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 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
M. B. Kennedy Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
M. B. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 847 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 847 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
M. B. Kennedy Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of M. B. Kennedy Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #558 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 9% |
| Black | 30% | 34% |
| White | 55% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 589 students
0.0 miles
255 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2580 0.0 PK-5 589 - Aiken South Aiken High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,405 student
0.3 miles
232 East Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 641-2600 0.3 9-12 1,405 - Aiken Lloyd-kennedy Charter Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 66 students
2.4 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29802
(803) 644-4824 2.4 3-8 66 - Aiken Schofield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
2.5 miles
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770 2.5 6-8 492 - Aiken East Aiken School Of The Arts Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
2.6 miles
223 Old Wagener Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2450 2.6 PK-5 639
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