Kennedy Middle

Summary:

Kennedy Middle is a public middle school located in El Centro, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 459 students. The school is part of the El Centro Elementary School District, which is ranked 890 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennedy Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a rank of 924 out of 2,379 California middle schools in 2012-2013 (3-star rating) to a rank of 1,384 out of 2,777 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating). The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, ranking highly for English Language Learner and Migrant students but struggling with Special Education and Disabled students. Additionally, Kennedy Middle has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.7% in 2018-2019 to 35.0% in 2021-2022, which may be impacting the school's academic performance.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Wilson Junior High, Kennedy Middle generally performs worse in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics proficiency rates. However, the school's success in supporting Migrant and English Language Learner students suggests that there may be effective practices that could be applied to other student groups to improve their performance as well. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Kennedy Middle highlights the importance of addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by this population to ensure equitable educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 900 North Sixth St.
       El Centro, CA  92243-1803


(760) 352-0444

District: El Centro Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1384th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,775 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Middle usually attend:

High:    Southwest High

Feeder schools for Kennedy Middle:

Elementary:    Lincoln Elementary
    Martin Luther King Junior Elementary
    McKinley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
African American:
1.1%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy Middle ranks better than 50.2% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), African American (1.1%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 18.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Middle is $9,775.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Middle 1384th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Kennedy Middle in the ranking list.)

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El Centro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Centro Elementary 890th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.25 1415th 1769 20.0%
2005 31.47 1191st 1777 33.0%
2006 36.22 1110th 1804 38.5%
2007 36.12 1221st 1999 38.9%
2008 32.60 1357th 2005 32.3%
2009 37.50 1260th 2063 38.9%
2010 46.98 1115th 2179 48.8%
2011 45.80 1208th 2236 46.0%
2012 53.38 1017th 2259 55.0%
2013 58.49 924th 2379 61.2%
2015 28.24 1692nd 2477 31.7%
2016 26.85 1766th 2497 29.3%
2017 27.97 1735th 2508 30.8%
2018 33.02 1584th 2480 36.1%
2019 32.66 1693rd 2715 37.6%
2022 23.48 2060th 2740 24.8%
2023 29.28 1843rd 2802 34.2%
2024 42.29 1384th 2777 50.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 191st 1364 86.0%
2019 60.18 299th 1442 79.3%
2022 38.55 822nd 1540 46.6%
2023 54.37 367th 1529 76.0%
2024 75.60 117th 1477 92.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.94 1055th 1538 31.4%
2024 29.58 1109th 1550 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.94 1027th 2230 53.9%
2019 45.34 1177th 2369 50.3%
2022 31.49 1643rd 2458 33.2%
2023 37.74 1432nd 2549 43.8%
2024 51.65 982nd 2575 61.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.45 15th 86 82.6%
2024 83.55 8th 94 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.40 1499th 2262 33.7%
2019 32.66 1533rd 2380 35.6%
2022 26.45 1777th 2509 29.2%
2023 28.41 1727th 2547 32.2%
2024 45.38 1194th 2546 53.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 1133rd 1369 17.2%
2019 43.50 683rd 1491 54.2%
2022 28.72 1104th 1531 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 1472nd 2273 35.2%
2019 30.69 1580th 2407 34.4%
2022 21.92 1976th 2527 21.8%
2023 29.81 1672nd 2558 34.6%
2024 37.23 1435th 2547 43.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.96 1019th 2072 50.8%
2019 43.99 1129th 2213 49.0%
2022 32.58 1542nd 2359 34.6%
2023 40.38 1265th 2391 47.1%
2024 57.27 794th 2383 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kennedy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 53 12 5 392 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 40 21 5 403 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1990 31 19 5 440 3 n/a n/a 0 498
1991 37 13 3 474 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 35 8 1 493 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1993 28 6 1 492 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 26 9 1 512 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 39 5 1 482 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 39 5 1 482 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 43 8 0 489 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 25 13 2 436 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 32 13 2 649 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2000 20 13 3 641 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 19 15 3 671 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2002 23 12 4 673 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2003 23 12 4 673 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2004 24 11 8 765 0 n/a n/a 0 808
2005 16 11 3 741 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 14 15 2 668 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2007 11 17 3 651 4 n/a n/a 1 687
2008 9 15 2 680 2 n/a n/a 0 708
2009 9 13 4 650 2 1 1 0 680
2010 20 6 3 570 1 1 0 0 601
2011 17 5 1 524 0 1 0 0 548
2012 11 2 1 374 0 1 0 0 389
2013 7 0 2 379 0 0 0 0 388
2014 4 6 1 354 0 0 0 0 365
2015 6 5 0 340 1 0 1 0 353
2016 7 6 0 357 0 1 1 0 372
2017 5 2 1 355 0 1 0 0 364
2018 3 5 1 361 0 0 0 0 370
2019 3 3 0 394 0 0 0 0 400
2020 3 3 1 403 0 1 1 0 412
2021 5 2 2 385 1 1 1 0 397
2022 3 4 2 381 1 0 3 0 394
2023 7 8 1 439 0 0 4 0 459
2024 4 5 2 425 0 0 2 0 438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kennedy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 22.6 20.4 n/a
1989 469 21.6 21.7 n/a
1990 498 21.6 23.0 n/a
1991 528 22.1 23.8 n/a
1992 538 22.5 23.9 79.7
1993 527 22.8 23.1 40.8
1994 548 23.0 23.8 94.9
1995 528 24.0 22.0 83.7
1996 528 24.0 22.0 83.7
1997 540 26.0 20.8 81.3
1998 476 22.4 21.3 95
1999 696 27.1 25.7 78.2
2000 677 28.9 23.4 72.4
2001 708 28.9 24.5 72.5
2002 712 29.3 24.3 79.2
2003 712 29.3 24.3 79.2
2004 808 28.1 28.8 92.6
2005 771 30.9 25.0 94
2006 700 31.0 22.6 94.1
2007 687 26.7 25.7 94.5
2008 708 31.1 22.8 94.1
2009 680 29.9 20.7 87.6
2010 601 30.6 19.6 89
2011 548 n/a n/a 92.3
2012 389 18.9 20.5 n/a
2013 388 18.6 20.7 88.7
2014 365 18.5 19.7 91.2
2015 353 17.0 20.7 86.4
2016 372 18.0 20.6 90.1
2017 364 18.5 19.6 92.9
2018 370 19.5 18.9 88.6
2019 400 n/a n/a 84
2020 412 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 397 19.6 20.2 93.2
2022 394 21.2 18.5 89.8
2023 459 23.1 19.8 88
2024 438 23.1 18.9 91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kennedy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 22.6 20.4 n/a
1989 469 21.6 21.7 n/a
1990 498 21.6 23.0 n/a
1991 528 22.1 23.8 n/a
1992 538 22.5 23.9 79.7
1993 527 22.8 23.1 40.8
1994 548 23.0 23.8 94.9
1995 528 24.0 22.0 83.7
1996 528 24.0 22.0 83.7
1997 540 26.0 20.8 81.3
1998 476 22.4 21.3 95
1999 696 27.1 25.7 78.2
2000 677 28.9 23.4 72.4
2001 708 28.9 24.5 72.5
2002 712 29.3 24.3 79.2
2003 712 29.3 24.3 79.2
2004 808 28.1 28.8 92.6
2005 771 30.9 25.0 94
2006 700 31.0 22.6 94.1
2007 687 26.7 25.7 94.5
2008 708 31.1 22.8 94.1
2009 680 29.9 20.7 87.6
2010 601 30.6 19.6 89
2011 548 n/a n/a 92.3
2012 389 18.9 20.5 n/a
2013 388 18.6 20.7 88.7
2014 365 18.5 19.7 91.2
2015 353 17.0 20.7 86.4
2016 372 18.0 20.6 90.1
2017 364 18.5 19.6 92.9
2018 370 19.5 18.9 88.6
2019 400 n/a n/a 84
2020 412 n/a n/a 89.8
2021 397 19.6 20.2 93.2
2022 394 21.2 18.5 89.8
2023 459 23.1 19.8 88
2024 438 23.1 18.9 91.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,775

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1693rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1843rd of 2802 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kennedy Middle)34.833.9
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Centro Elementary)44.937.6
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)23.820.9
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (El Centro Elementary)25.721.8
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Kennedy Middle)40.233.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Centro Elementary)46.840
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)32.314.4
 17.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (El Centro Elementary)3721
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Kennedy Middle)18.417.7
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (El Centro Elementary)20.216.9
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400459
 14.8%
African American38
 166.7%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic394439
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White37
 133.3%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%88%
 4%


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Kennedy Middle ranks 1384th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 438 students attended Kennedy Middle.

Students at Kennedy Middle are 97% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Kennedy Middle usually go on to attend Southwest High


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