Kennedy Middle

Summary:

Kennedy Middle is a public middle school located in Pharr, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 580. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kennedy Middle faces some academic challenges, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,100-1,800 out of over 2,300 schools in recent years and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics. However, Kennedy Middle stands out in its performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students, where it ranks in the top half or top quarter of Texas middle schools. Additionally, the school's 8th-grade Algebra I performance is exceptional, with over 90% of students scoring proficient or better in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Kennedy Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the other middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, which all have similar demographic profiles and rankings. However, some schools, such as Cathey Middle in the McAllen ISD, significantly outperform Kennedy Middle in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Kennedy Middle, the school's overall academic performance is still below average compared to other Texas middle schools, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the need to explore ways to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 W Hall Acres Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 354-2650

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1184th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,924 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Middle usually attend:

High:    Psja Southwest Early College High School

Feeder schools for Kennedy Middle:

Elementary:    Aida C Escobar Elementary
    Geraldine Palmer Elementary
    Graciela Garcia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  580

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
White:
0.3%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kennedy Middle ranks worse than 50.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.47. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), Asian (0.3%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 11, which is the 2nd best among 8 middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Middle is $14,924, which is the 2nd highest among 8 middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kennedy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Middle 1184th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kennedy Middle in the ranking list.)

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kennedy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 18.47 1771st 1895 6.5%
2012 8.15 1862nd 1951 4.6%
2013 6.14 1901st 1973 3.6%
2014 13.52 1836th 1987 7.6%
2015 20.36 1782nd 2043 12.8%
2016 24.76 1651st 1987 16.9%
2017 23.45 1661st 2027 18.1%
2018 30.61 1506th 2080 27.6%
2019 41.79 1237th 2193 43.6%
2021 21.69 1831st 2252 18.7%
2022 43.94 1195th 2254 47.0%
2023 41.06 1359th 2330 41.7%
2024 46.47 1184th 2361 49.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.15 558th 1376 59.4%
2019 54.66 461st 1445 68.1%
2021 29.71 1245th 1592 21.8%
2022 62.37 403rd 1643 75.5%
2023 59.32 490th 1720 71.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.54 1100th 1597 31.1%
2019 50.00 591st 1626 63.7%
2021 23.39 1554th 1712 9.2%
2022 47.31 731st 1757 58.4%
2023 31.93 1334th 1815 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.93 1254th 2039 38.5%
2019 53.64 805th 2073 61.2%
2021 28.44 1691st 2172 22.1%
2022 53.76 874th 2220 60.6%
2023 51.83 970th 2251 56.9%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.01 111th 125 11.2%
2019 51.17 46th 108 57.4%
2023 70.65 8th 76 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.76 1499th 2008 25.3%
2019 42.93 1153rd 2047 43.7%
2021 27.32 1638th 2151 23.8%
2022 43.75 1197th 2221 46.1%
2023 35.92 1483rd 2241 33.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.57 1271st 1430 11.1%
2019 32.86 1162nd 1446 19.6%
2021 34.22 1136th 1501 24.3%
2022 65.25 535th 1488 64.0%
2023 77.14 170th 1481 88.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 1067th 2008 46.9%
2019 63.60 455th 2058 77.9%
2021 27.58 1745th 2118 17.6%
2022 69.32 380th 2182 82.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 1504th 2030 25.9%
2019 38.54 1266th 2069 38.8%
2021 20.80 1821st 2168 16.0%
2022 43.23 1201st 2228 46.1%
2023 45.16 1176th 2245 47.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.47 1222nd 1895 35.5%
2019 48.91 904th 1935 53.3%
2021 28.47 1560th 2043 23.6%
2022 50.66 895th 2077 56.9%
2023 48.74 996th 2116 52.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kennedy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 4 1 2 682 0 0 0 0 689
2012 6 1 3 709 0 0 0 0 719
2013 1 1 3 766 0 0 0 0 771
2014 3 1 2 761 0 0 0 0 767
2015 2 1 1 775 0 0 0 0 779
2016 2 1 3 735 0 0 0 0 741
2017 5 1 2 657 0 0 0 0 665
2018 8 0 0 659 2 0 0 0 669
2019 5 1 0 628 1 0 0 0 635
2020 6 1 1 630 1 0 0 0 639
2021 5 1 2 592 0 0 0 0 600
2022 4 2 2 560 0 0 1 0 569
2023 2 1 2 575 0 0 0 0 580

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 Kennedy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 689 42.2 16.2 0
2012 719 49.5 14.4 0
2013 771 52.3 14.7 92.5
2014 767 51.8 14.7 92.8
2015 779 53.0 14.6 93.7
2016 741 50.0 14.8 89.1
2017 665 49.0 13.5 89.3
2018 669 50.9 13.1 94.5
2019 635 52.8 12.0 96.7
2020 639 53.1 12.0 97.2
2021 600 52.3 11.4 94.3
2022 569 52.8 10.7 92.8
2023 580 52.3 11.0 94.1

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 Kennedy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 689 42.2 16.2 0
2012 719 49.5 14.4 0
2013 771 52.3 14.7 92.5
2014 767 51.8 14.7 92.8
2015 779 53.0 14.6 93.7
2016 741 50.0 14.8 89.1
2017 665 49.0 13.5 89.3
2018 669 50.9 13.1 94.5
2019 635 52.8 12.0 96.7
2020 639 53.1 12.0 97.2
2021 600 52.3 11.4 94.3
2022 569 52.8 10.7 92.8
2023 580 52.3 11.0 94.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kennedy Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,256 (10.2%) $11,105 (89.8%) $12,362
2020 $1,480 (11.1%) $11,838 (88.9%) $13,318
2021 $2,956 (19.8%) $11,968 (80.2%) $14,924

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kennedy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1237th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1359th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle)2441
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2537
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)3623
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3627
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle)3348
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)3920
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle)4755
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)6254
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Kennedy Middle)4843
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kennedy Middle)3417
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kennedy Middle)10094
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))7762
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students635580
 8.7%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic628575
 8.4%
Pacific Islander00
White52
 60%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.7%94.1%
 2.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 580 students attended Kennedy Middle.

Kennedy Middle ranks 1184th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Kennedy Middle are 99% Hispanic.


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