Marshall Traditional School vs. Kennedy Academy
Should I attend Marshall Traditional School or Kennedy Academy? 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
Top Rankings
Marshall Traditional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Kennedy Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshall Traditional School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kennedy Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
403 students
570 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1318 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#478 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
-
Kindergarten Students
68
65
Grade 1 Students
52
91
Grade 2 Students
56
94
Grade 3 Students
61
109
Grade 4 Students
66
97
Grade 5 Students
66
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
24%
% Black
23%
30%
% White
47%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%