Serving 308 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Kennedy Middle School is ranked #658 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
308 students attend Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kennedy Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kennedy Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kennedy Middle School part of?
I love this school so much. Mr.Bortot is a very helpful and courageous principal he is like a teacher. He gives you warnings and helps you before you do somwthing bad. Whenever i need help with anything they will help me and if we have bad grades they give us a couple of days before and remind us that we need to turn in work. Mrs. Arnette just came this year and she is very helpful. I love this school so much i have been her sonce 6th grade but its sad because its my last yeasr here. I Will miss you guys Posted by Student/Alumni -tiaudria
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tiaudria
56/23/2017
Kennedy Middle School is the greatest school ever never meant to make this any better I hope I'll be here next year their student teachers and their students are the best ever even this teacher in the special ed classes are maybe better ingrate Miss Shannon is a great teacher but as you guys know
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Imari
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 308 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
