Summary:
Kennedy Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 923 students. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Kennedy Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 8.45% White, 41.5% African American, 39.76% Hispanic, 7.04% Asian, and smaller percentages of Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. This diversity is higher compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Sedgefield Middle and Carmel Middle, which have higher percentages of White students. However, Kennedy Middle's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in EOG (End-of-Grade) tests, is generally lower than the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina averages.
When analyzing the performance of different student subgroups, Kennedy Middle shows some interesting patterns. The school performs relatively well for African American students, ranking 170 out of 560 North Carolina middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating. However, the school struggles with the performance of Hispanic students, ranking 332 out of 564 North Carolina middle schools, with a 2-star rating. The school also performs poorly for students with disabilities, ranking 333 out of 473 North Carolina middle schools, with a 1-star rating. Additionally, Kennedy Middle has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.82% to 45.29% over the past few years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 6-8
District:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
507th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,305
Students who attend Kennedy Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Kennedy Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4
Number of students: 923
Racial breakdown:
African American:
41.5%
Hispanic:
39.8%
White:
8.5%
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Asian:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%
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