Is Kenedy Middle a good school?

Kenedy Middle ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Kenedy Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Kenedy Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Kenedy Middle?

Students at Kenedy Middle are 88% Hispanic, 9% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Kenedy Middle attend?

Students who attend Kenedy Middle usually go on to attend Kenedy High School

Kenedy Middle

Summary:

Kenedy Middle is a public middle school in Kenedy, Texas, serving 147 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kenedy Independent School District, which is ranked 827 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kenedy Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 87.76% Hispanic students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year.

Kenedy Middle's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 39.22% to 43.48%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.68% to 25.49%, compared to the state average of 31.89% to 40.23%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its English Language Learner (ELL) students ranking in the bottom 10 in the state, while its special education students performed well, ranking in the top 528 out of 1,815 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, Kenedy Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 1,172 out of 1,987 Texas middle schools in 2015-2016 to 1,799 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school is not keeping pace with the performance of other middle schools in the state. In comparison, Karnes City J.H., a nearby middle school in the Karnes City Independent School District, also performs below the state average on STAAR tests, but generally outperforms Kenedy Middle across most subject areas and grade levels, indicating that the challenges faced by Kenedy Middle may be more systemic within the region or district.

Detail:

Public 6-8

401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119-2034

(830) 583-4100

District: Kenedy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1799^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,655

Students who attend Kenedy Middle usually attend:

High:

Kenedy High School

Feeder schools for Kenedy Middle:

Elementary:

Kenedy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.8%

White:

8.8%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kenedy Middle ranks worse than 76.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.55. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.8%), White (8.8%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenedy Middle is 12. (See more...)

Compare Kenedy Middle employs 12.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenedy Middle is $10,655.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kenedy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kenedy Middle 1799^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kenedy Middle in the ranking list.)

Kenedy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kenedy Independent School District (Isd) 827^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenedy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	8.43	1515^th	1573	3.7%
2005	29.88	1246^th	1582	21.2%
2006	35.58	1146^th	1585	27.7%
2007	48.70	988^th	1684	41.3%
2008	53.93	872^nd	1718	49.2%
2009	56.52	851^st	1763	51.7%
2010	51.95	1018^th	1803	43.5%
2011	53.76	1012^th	1895	46.6%
2012	25.32	1612^th	1951	17.4%
2013	22.84	1673^rd	1973	15.2%
2014	17.79	1779^th	1987	10.5%
2015	47.57	1159^th	2043	43.3%
2016	45.12	1172^nd	1987	41.0%
2017	36.73	1278^th	2027	37.0%
2018	27.12	1616^th	2080	22.3%
2019	28.45	1649^th	2193	24.8%
2021	30.83	1561^st	2252	30.7%
2022	38.20	1394^th	2254	38.2%
2023	32.02	1662^nd	2330	28.7%
2024	27.55	1799^th	2361	23.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.00	1633^rd	1643	0.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.89	1010^th	1597	36.8%
2019	34.39	1101^st	1626	32.3%
2021	77.74	129^th	1712	92.5%
2022	38.76	1021^st	1757	41.9%
2023	55.58	528^th	1815	70.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.16	1425^th	2039	30.1%
2019	39.06	1316^th	2073	36.5%
2021	37.73	1387^th	2172	36.1%
2022	33.94	1578^th	2220	28.9%
2023	37.13	1475^th	2251	34.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.68	1264^th	2008	37.1%
2019	37.56	1313^th	2047	35.9%
2021	32.98	1483^rd	2151	31.1%
2022	32.11	1558^th	2221	29.9%
2023	28.31	1724^th	2241	23.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	0.83	1427^th	1430	0.2%
2019	6.44	1419^th	1446	1.9%
2022	53.06	859^th	1488	42.3%
2023	37.44	1128^th	1481	23.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.49	1346^th	2008	33.0%
2019	28.22	1681^st	2058	18.3%
2021	34.30	1467^th	2118	30.7%
2022	28.83	1735^th	2182	20.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.13	1787^th	2030	12.0%
2019	21.53	1767^th	2069	14.6%
2021	30.53	1530^th	2168	29.4%
2022	46.33	1107^th	2228	50.3%
2023	36.28	1446^th	2245	35.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.77	1353^rd	1895	28.6%
2019	35.56	1293^rd	1935	33.2%
2021	37.93	1265^th	2043	38.1%
2022	46.47	1033^rd	2077	50.3%
2023	35.90	1418^th	2116	33.0%

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Rank History for White students at Kenedy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	21.98	1453^rd	1684	13.7%
2021	25.34	1417^th	1700	16.6%
2022	35.78	1193^rd	1723	30.8%
2023	53.88	764^th	1749	56.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kenedy Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	51	3	0	188	1	n/a	n/a	243
1990	55	5	1	197	0	n/a	n/a	258
1991	62	7	1	201	0	n/a	n/a	271
1992	62	6	2	189	0	n/a	n/a	259
1993	72	10	1	198	0	n/a	n/a	281
1994	74	7	1	199	0	n/a	n/a	281
1995	67	6	0	194	0	n/a	n/a	267
1996	67	6	0	194	0	n/a	n/a	267
1997	70	10	2	177	0	n/a	n/a	259
1998	62	11	4	189	0	n/a	n/a	266
1999	58	10	4	171	0	n/a	n/a	243
2000	56	8	3	166	0	n/a	n/a	233
2001	48	6	0	163	2	n/a	n/a	219
2002	35	6	1	146	1	n/a	n/a	189
2003	35	6	1	146	1	n/a	n/a	189
2004	30	4	1	148	0	n/a	n/a	183
2005	31	1	1	134	0	n/a	n/a	167
2006	35	2	1	123	0	n/a	n/a	161
2007	35	1	1	121	0	n/a	n/a	158
2008	30	1	1	101	0	n/a	n/a	133
2009	33	2	1	108	0	n/a	n/a	144
2010	31	3	1	110	0	n/a	n/a	145
2011	15	1	1	111	0	0	2	130
2012	12	2	0	123	0	0	2	139
2013	12	3	0	117	2	0	2	136
2014	19	2	0	136	2	0	1	160
2015	22	3	0	139	1	0	5	170
2016	16	4	0	143	0	0	4	167
2017	22	6	0	132	0	0	4	164
2018	23	5	0	131	0	0	1	160
2019	22	4	0	142	0	0	0	168
2020	25	4	1	144	0	0	0	174
2021	12	3	1	158	0	0	0	174
2022	14	1	0	148	0	0	1	164
2023	13	2	1	129	0	0	2	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenedy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	258	17.0	15.1	n/a
1991	271	16.6	16.3	n/a
1992	259	18.7	13.8	58.7
1993	281	20.0	14.1	65.8
1994	281	20.3	13.8	61.2
1995	267	20.8	12.8	62.2
1996	267	20.8	12.8	62.2
1997	259	22.6	11.5	54.8
1998	266	20.4	13.0	53.4
1999	243	20.9	11.6	67.1
2000	233	21.1	11.0	68.7
2001	219	21.3	10.3	65.8
2002	189	21.6	8.8	70.9
2003	189	21.6	8.8	70.9
2004	183	21.7	8.4	68.3
2005	167	20.4	8.2	67.1
2006	161	16.9	9.5	70.8
2007	158	17.6	9.0	62.7
2008	133	15.1	8.8	60.2
2009	144	15.3	9.4	63.9
2010	145	15.1	9.5	80.7
2011	130	12.0	10.8	82.3
2012	139	9.3	14.8	76.3
2013	136	12.3	11.0	77.9
2014	160	11.2	14.2	71.3
2015	170	16.0	10.6	40
2016	167	12.0	13.9	55.7
2017	164	13.2	12.3	67.1
2018	160	13.2	12.1	85
2019	168	14.4	11.6	55.4
2020	174	12.8	13.5	83.3
2021	174	11.4	15.1	83.3
2022	164	12.6	12.9	81.7
2023	147	12.1	12.0	79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kenedy Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	243	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	258	17.0	15.1	n/a
1991	271	16.6	16.3	n/a
1992	259	18.7	13.8	58.7
1993	281	20.0	14.1	65.8
1994	281	20.3	13.8	61.2
1995	267	20.8	12.8	62.2
1996	267	20.8	12.8	62.2
1997	259	22.6	11.5	54.8
1998	266	20.4	13.0	53.4
1999	243	20.9	11.6	67.1
2000	233	21.1	11.0	68.7
2001	219	21.3	10.3	65.8
2002	189	21.6	8.8	70.9
2003	189	21.6	8.8	70.9
2004	183	21.7	8.4	68.3
2005	167	20.4	8.2	67.1
2006	161	16.9	9.5	70.8
2007	158	17.6	9.0	62.7
2008	133	15.1	8.8	60.2
2009	144	15.3	9.4	63.9
2010	145	15.1	9.5	80.7
2011	130	12.0	10.8	82.3
2012	139	9.3	14.8	76.3
2013	136	12.3	11.0	77.9
2014	160	11.2	14.2	71.3
2015	170	16.0	10.6	40
2016	167	12.0	13.9	55.7
2017	164	13.2	12.3	67.1
2018	160	13.2	12.1	85
2019	168	14.4	11.6	55.4
2020	174	12.8	13.5	83.3
2021	174	11.4	15.1	83.3
2022	164	12.6	12.9	81.7
2023	147	12.1	12.0	79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenedy Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,122 (9.8%)	$10,309 (90.2%)	$11,432
2020	$1,418 (15.3%)	$7,868 (84.7%)	$9,286
2021	$1,330 (12.5%)	$9,325 (87.5%)	$10,655

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenedy Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1649^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1662^nd of 2330 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kenedy Middle)	22	26	4%
6th Grade Reading (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	22	26	4%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenedy Middle)	38	26	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	38	26	12%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Kenedy Middle)	29	41	12%
7th Grade Reading (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	29	41	12%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kenedy Middle)	24	46	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	24	46	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Kenedy Middle)	43	45	2%
8th Grade Reading (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	43	45	2%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kenedy Middle)	61	36	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	61	36	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Kenedy Middle)	22	31	9%
8th Grade Science (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	22	31	9%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kenedy Middle)	7	13	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kenedy Independent School District (Isd))	7	13	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	168	147	12.5%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	142	129	9.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	13	40.9%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.4%	79.6%	24.2%

Schools Near Kenedy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenedy Middle	Public	6-8	401 F M 719	Kenedy	78119	Karnes County	Kenedy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 583-4100	147	12	12.0	79.6%	13 (8.8%)	2 (1.4%)	129 (87.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	27.6	1799^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.8%		32	1662^nd of 2330 public middle schools	28.7%	137		43.5	39.2	42.1	23.9	25.5	23.7	10.5	18.4	$10,655	$1,330	$9,325
Karnes City J H	Public	6-8	410 E Hwy 123	Karnes City	78118	Karnes County	Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 780-6400	221	19	11.5	61.5%	39 (17.6%)	5 (2.3%)	173 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	20	2026^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.2%		24.4	1857^th of 2330 public middle schools	20.3%	169	62.5	29.4	41.1	37.3	17.9	14.4	9.3	27.1	10.2	$13,314	$1,578	$11,736

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