Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kennedy Center ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kennedy Center's student population of 47 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kennedy Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1480 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
34%
9%
Black
47%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Center's ranking?
Kennedy Center is ranked #1480 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kennedy Center often compared to?
Kennedy Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Montgomery School, Childrens Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennedy Center?
The graduation rate of Kennedy Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kennedy Center?
47 students attend Kennedy Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kennedy Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kennedy Center offer ?
Kennedy Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kennedy Center part of?
Kennedy Center is part of Pontiac City School District.
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