Serving 931 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 931 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Kennedy Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Junior High School is 0.62, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Junior High School?
931 students attend Kennedy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Kennedy Junior High School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Junior High School?
Kennedy Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kennedy Junior High School offer ?
Kennedy Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kennedy Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 931 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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