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Kennedy Middle School

Summary:

Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school serving 769 students in grades 5-8 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top 5% of middle schools in Minnesota.

Kennedy Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates, which exceed the state averages in Math (59.31% vs. 45.47%), Reading (66.21% vs. 49.85%), and Science (58.97% vs. 39.56%). The school's statewide ranking of 25 out of 545 middle schools places it in the top 5% in Minnesota, and it has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's performance is particularly impressive for female students, male students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom rank in the top 8% or higher among their peers statewide.

While Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8 and iQ Academy 6-8 serve the Fergus Falls area, Kennedy Middle School stands out with its consistently high academic achievement. The nearby virtual public middle school, iQ Academy 6-8, significantly underperforms Kennedy Middle School, highlighting the exceptional quality of education at Kennedy. Additionally, Kennedy Middle School has seen an increase in the percentage of students from low-income families, yet the school has maintained its strong academic performance, demonstrating its ability to support a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 601 Randolph Ave E
       Fergus Falls, MN  56537-1669

(218) 998-0544

District: Fergus Falls Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,176 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  756

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kennedy Middle School ranks better than 95.4% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School is 20.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Middle School is $3,176.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Kennedy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Middle School 25th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Kennedy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fergus Falls Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fergus Falls Public School District 192nd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.51 144th 870 83.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kennedy Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.64 54th 518 89.6%
2019 85.28 47th 533 91.2%
2021 88.54 34th 521 93.5%
2022 88.74 30th 520 94.2%
2023 87.61 36th 529 93.2%
2024 91.19 25th 545 95.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.69 42nd 120 65.0%
2021 72.65 19th 97 80.4%
2022 66.53 34th 131 74.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.46 104th 253 58.9%
2019 65.36 75th 282 73.4%
2021 55.51 93rd 260 64.2%
2022 63.02 77th 288 73.3%
2023 46.03 152nd 298 49.0%
2024 75.51 42nd 307 86.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.01 80th 401 80.0%
2019 82.80 26th 415 93.7%
2021 93.19 5th 399 98.7%
2022 91.38 10th 404 97.5%
2023 88.43 19th 459 95.9%
2024 92.29 13th 473 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.51 77th 436 82.3%
2019 83.43 45th 439 89.7%
2021 87.92 23rd 443 94.8%
2022 87.97 25th 467 94.6%
2023 85.74 35th 455 92.3%
2024 89.38 24th 474 94.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.24 39th 438 91.1%
2019 81.20 61st 454 86.6%
2021 84.04 40th 437 90.8%
2022 84.58 40th 476 91.6%
2023 84.92 43rd 464 90.7%
2024 88.50 29th 479 93.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kennedy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.80 78th 428 81.8%
2019 76.96 60th 428 86.0%
2021 82.20 40th 422 90.5%
2022 82.54 38th 438 91.3%
2023 80.83 45th 436 89.7%
2024 85.24 35th 440 92.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kennedy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 442 16 1 13 5 0 24 0 501
2017 455 17 2 15 3 1 28 0 521
2018 661 18 3 24 8 1 43 0 758
2019 689 20 0 25 4 2 36 0 776
2020 692 19 3 33 3 1 49 0 800
2021 658 16 2 27 3 0 46 0 752
2022 678 20 3 31 2 0 42 0 776
2023 671 15 3 36 2 0 42 0 769
2024 656 13 3 32 1 1 50 0 756

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 501 1.0 501.0 35.7
2017 521 0.6 777.6 34.2
2018 758 3.9 194.3 35.2
2019 776 22.7 34.1 33.5
2020 800 24.7 32.3 31.6
2021 752 26.6 28.2 26.6
2022 776 30.7 25.2 26.4
2023 769 33.6 22.8 43
2024 756 36.2 20.8 40.2

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 501 1.0 501.0 35.7
2017 521 0.6 777.6 34.2
2018 758 3.9 194.3 35.2
2019 776 22.7 34.1 33.5
2020 800 24.7 32.3 31.6
2021 752 26.6 28.2 26.6
2022 776 30.7 25.2 26.4
2023 769 33.6 22.8 43
2024 756 36.2 20.8 40.2

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $3,176

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Middle School

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 47th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 529 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Kennedy Middle School)60.242.4
 17.8%
   5th Grade Math (Fergus Falls Public School District)54.541.7
 12.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle School)76.170.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Fergus Falls Public School District)73.969.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Kennedy Middle School)7669.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fergus Falls Public School District)7167
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Kennedy Middle School)61.553.6
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Fergus Falls Public School District)57.152.1
 5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle School)74.176.2
 2.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Fergus Falls Public School District)71.673.9
 2.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Kennedy Middle School)6759.9
 7.1%
   7th Grade Math (Fergus Falls Public School District)59.156.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle School)71.864.2
 7.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Fergus Falls Public School District)66.761.2
 5.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Kennedy Middle School)75.355.1
 20.2%
   8th Grade Math (Fergus Falls Public School District)64.148.2
 15.9%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle School)67.650.3
 17.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Fergus Falls Public School District)62.647.8
 14.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Kennedy Middle School)60.441.4
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Fergus Falls Public School District)53.138.6
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students776769
 0.9%
African American2015
 25%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian03
Hispanic2536
 44%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White689671
 2.6%
Two or More Races3642
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%43%
 9.5%

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Yes! Kennedy Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 545 Minnesota middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 756 students attended Kennedy Middle School.

Students at Kennedy Middle School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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