Kennedy-Curry Middle

Summary:

Kennedy-Curry Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 626 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Dallas Independent School District.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Kennedy-Curry Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests, especially in mathematics. The school's dropout rates are also higher than the district and state averages. While English Language Learners and Special Education students perform relatively better, the school's Gifted and Talented students rank in the bottom 5% of Texas middle schools. Compared to nearby district schools like Boude Storey Middle and Judge Louis A Bedford Junior Law Academy, Kennedy-Curry Middle's academic performance is generally lower. However, it performs better than some local charter schools, such as Iltexas Lancaster Middle and Uplift Wisdom Secondary.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and the relatively high per-student spending at Kennedy-Curry Middle suggest that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to address the educational disparities in the Dallas area. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, indicating the need for a comprehensive approach to improve academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6605 Sebring
       Dallas, TX  75241


(972) 925-1600

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1962nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,796 Help


Students who attend Kennedy-Curry Middle usually attend:

High:    Wilmer-Hutchins High School

Feeder schools for Kennedy-Curry Middle:

Elementary:    J N Ervin Elementary
    Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  605

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.8%
Hispanic:
46.4%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy-Curry Middle ranks worse than 83.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 24th among 37 ranked middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.37. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.8%), Hispanic (46.4%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy-Curry Middle is 11.9, which is the 8th best among 37 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy-Curry Middle is $11,796, which is the 14th highest among 37 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kennedy-Curry Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy-Curry Middle 1962nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kennedy-Curry Middle in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy-Curry Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 29.40 1521st 1951 22.0%
2013 41.74 1266th 1973 35.8%
2014 27.51 1572nd 1987 20.9%
2015 22.29 1752nd 2043 14.2%
2016 9.40 1890th 1987 4.9%
2017 10.51 1939th 2027 4.3%
2018 12.37 1972nd 2080 5.2%
2019 8.64 2113th 2193 3.6%
2021 13.77 2066th 2252 8.3%
2022 16.14 2011th 2254 10.8%
2023 21.35 1940th 2330 16.7%
2024 22.37 1962nd 2361 16.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.18 798th 813 1.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.66 410th 1376 70.2%
2019 36.42 934th 1445 35.4%
2021 42.88 835th 1592 47.6%
2022 48.42 696th 1643 57.6%
2023 48.88 758th 1720 55.9%
2024 35.56 1139th 1760 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.57 1563rd 1597 2.1%
2019 18.11 1577th 1626 3.0%
2021 40.36 905th 1712 47.1%
2022 23.68 1597th 1757 9.1%
2023 28.08 1494th 1815 17.7%
2024 53.02 714th 1881 62.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.97 1883rd 2039 7.7%
2019 12.01 2009th 2073 3.1%
2021 18.57 1973rd 2172 9.2%
2022 21.90 1927th 2220 13.2%
2023 30.50 1691st 2251 24.9%
2024 42.30 1237th 2224 44.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.93 1953rd 2008 2.7%
2019 8.84 1997th 2047 2.4%
2021 15.17 1965th 2151 8.6%
2022 17.23 1995th 2221 10.2%
2023 22.99 1851st 2241 17.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.89 1356th 1430 5.2%
2019 2.05 1440th 1446 0.4%
2021 1.25 1498th 1501 0.2%
2022 5.14 1460th 1488 1.9%
2023 9.50 1415th 1481 4.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.28 1687th 2008 16.0%
2019 18.68 1941st 2058 5.7%
2021 28.90 1684th 2118 20.5%
2022 32.27 1600th 2182 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.80 1926th 2030 5.1%
2019 8.84 2009th 2069 2.9%
2021 13.14 2038th 2168 6.0%
2022 15.95 2011th 2228 9.7%
2023 20.42 1913th 2245 14.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 1080th 1167 7.5%
2019 16.00 1128th 1193 5.4%
2021 23.26 1061st 1213 12.5%
2022 25.47 1042nd 1251 16.7%
2023 28.80 942nd 1273 26.0%
2024 34.78 848th 1271 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.82 1671st 1895 11.8%
2019 13.52 1857th 1935 4.0%
2021 19.32 1829th 2043 10.5%
2022 24.28 1733rd 2077 16.6%
2023 35.78 1422nd 2116 32.8%
2024 33.09 1490th 2108 29.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kennedy-Curry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.95 1660th 1673 0.8%
2023 3.47 1726th 1749 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kennedy-Curry Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 10 504 0 153 3 1 3 0 674
2013 8 470 1 214 2 0 5 0 700
2014 10 454 1 241 1 1 2 0 710
2015 11 483 2 282 3 0 4 0 785
2016 11 420 1 326 2 0 3 0 763
2017 17 426 3 355 2 1 2 0 806
2018 12 377 2 344 2 0 6 0 743
2019 13 433 2 305 2 1 6 0 762
2020 11 405 2 307 3 1 5 0 734
2021 11 387 2 303 3 1 9 0 716
2022 9 340 3 290 4 0 13 0 659
2023 9 310 7 289 1 1 9 0 626
2024 13 289 4 281 5 1 12 0 605

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-Curry Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 674 38.0 17.7 84.6
2013 700 50.3 13.8 93.3
2014 710 43.5 16.3 93.9
2015 785 50.0 15.7 91
2016 763 53.0 14.3 91.7
2017 806 49.0 16.4 83
2018 743 53.0 14.0 83.2
2019 762 43.0 17.7 89.5
2020 734 49.0 14.9 93.7
2021 716 54.0 13.2 90.9
2022 659 48.4 13.6 91.2
2023 626 50.0 12.5 100
2024 605 50.5 11.9 96.5

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-Curry Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 674 38.0 17.7 84.6
2013 700 50.3 13.8 93.3
2014 710 43.5 16.3 93.9
2015 785 50.0 15.7 91
2016 763 53.0 14.3 91.7
2017 806 49.0 16.4 83
2018 743 53.0 14.0 83.2
2019 762 43.0 17.7 89.5
2020 734 49.0 14.9 93.7
2021 716 54.0 13.2 90.9
2022 659 48.4 13.6 91.2
2023 626 50.0 12.5 100
2024 605 50.5 11.9 96.5

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-Curry Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,456 (15.8%) $7,750 (84.2%) $9,206
2020 $1,990 (17.0%) $9,725 (83.0%) $11,715
2021 $1,499 (12.7%) $10,297 (87.3%) $11,796

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy-Curry Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2113th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1940th of 2330 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kennedy-Curry Middle)1728
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy-Curry Middle)1321
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Kennedy-Curry Middle)1735
 18%
   7th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy-Curry Middle)110
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2014
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Kennedy-Curry Middle)2237
 15%
   8th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4048
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy-Curry Middle)2936
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Kennedy-Curry Middle)1325
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kennedy-Curry Middle)76
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2624
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kennedy-Curry Middle)8942
 47%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students762626
 17.8%
African American433310
 28.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic305289
 5.2%
Pacific Islander11
White139
 30.8%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.5%100%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedy-Curry Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended Kennedy-Curry Middle.

Students who attend Kennedy-Curry Middle usually go on to attend Wilmer-Hutchins High School

Kennedy-Curry Middle ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Kennedy-Curry Middle are 48% African American, 46% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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