Kennedy Learning Center

16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
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Top 30%
Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kennedy Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kennedy Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Kennedy Learning Center's student population of 40 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kennedy Learning Center is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
<50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
85%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Kennedy Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kennedy Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Learning Center?
40 students attend Kennedy Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kennedy Learning Center students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Learning Center?
Kennedy Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kennedy Learning Center offer ?
Kennedy Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Kennedy Learning Center part of?
Kennedy Learning Center is part of Southfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 40 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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