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Walter M Kennedy School

250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Walter M Kennedy School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Walter M Kennedy School's student population of 454 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
454 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 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
Walter M Kennedy School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter M Kennedy School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#283 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Walter M Kennedy School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Walter M Kennedy School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter M Kennedy School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter M Kennedy School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter M Kennedy School's ranking?
Walter M Kennedy School is ranked #283 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Walter M Kennedy School often compared to?
Walter M Kennedy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iola Roberts Elementary School, Coosa Valley Elementary School, Margaret Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Walter M Kennedy School?
454 students attend Walter M Kennedy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walter M Kennedy School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter M Kennedy School?
Walter M Kennedy School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walter M Kennedy School offer ?
Walter M Kennedy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Walter M Kennedy School part of?
Walter M Kennedy School is part of Pell City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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