Kennedy Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Kennedy Middle School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
695 students
974 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1929 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1302 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
259
353
Grade 7 Students
224
329
Grade 8 Students
212
292
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
72%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
