Kennedy Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend Kennedy Middle School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 922 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
701 students
922 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1768 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1183 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
210
281
Grade 7 Students
255
321
Grade 8 Students
236
320
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
73%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%