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John Kennedy Middle Grade School

1550 W Calista St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 543 students in grades 2-6, John Kennedy Middle Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John Kennedy Middle Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Kennedy Middle Grade School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Kennedy Middle Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2873 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(20-21)
7%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Kennedy Middle Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Kennedy Middle Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
30%
27%
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Black
50%
17%
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White
16%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of John Kennedy Middle Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Kennedy Middle Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Kennedy Middle Grade School's ranking?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is ranked #2873 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John Kennedy Middle Grade School?
543 students attend John Kennedy Middle Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John Kennedy Middle Grade School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Kennedy Middle Grade School?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Kennedy Middle Grade School offer ?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is John Kennedy Middle Grade School part of?
John Kennedy Middle Grade School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
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Spring Break (No School)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
June 06, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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