Kennedy Middle School

23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 695 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kennedy Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1929 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kennedy Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
34%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
45%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kennedy Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kennedy Middle School 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
8%
5%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kennedy Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Kennedy Middle School 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
47%
50%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
Kennedy Middle School is ranked #1929 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle School, Malow Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
695 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kennedy Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kennedy Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Middle School part of?
Kennedy Middle School is part of Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) School District.

School Reviews

5   6/25/2020
Great School, caring teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Abby
2   3/5/2015
I heard this school allows bullying.
- Posted by Parent - dvita

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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