Kennedy Middle School

4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 923 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kennedy Middle School's student population of 923 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
923 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1687 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kennedy Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kennedy Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Kennedy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
Kennedy Middle School is ranked #1687 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
923 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kennedy Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kennedy Middle School part of?
Kennedy Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kennedy Middle School located?
Kennedy Middle School is located in the Olde Whitehall neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 2 other public schools located in Olde Whitehall.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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