Kenmore Middle

Summary:

Kenmore Middle is a public middle school located in Arlington, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 994 students. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kenmore Middle stands out for its racial and socioeconomic diversity, with a student body that is 28.87% White, 10.87% African American, 46.98% Hispanic, 7.65% Asian, and 5.53% two or more races. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (50%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. Kenmore Middle performs exceptionally well for its African American and multi-racial student subgroups, ranking 43rd and 42nd out of 299 and 237 Virginia middle schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also ranks highly for its English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 25th out of 122 Virginia middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Kenmore Middle has a more diverse student population and performs well in advanced math courses, with 100% of 8th graders proficient or better in Geometry and 100% of 7th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, it generally lags behind the nearby schools, such as Dorothy Hamm Middle and Williamsburg Middle, in overall academic performance across subject areas and grade levels. This suggests that Kenmore Middle may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and support for students in core academic subjects to better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 S Carlin Springs Rd
       Arlington, VA  22204


(703) 228-6800

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,699 Help


Feeder schools for Kenmore Middle:

Elementary:    Barcroft Elementary
    Barrett Elementary
    Carlin Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  994

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.0%
White:
28.9%
African American:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kenmore Middle ranks worse than 51.3% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.7. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenmore Middle is $12,699, which is the 2nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenmore Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenmore Middle 214th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Kenmore Middle in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenmore Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.14 320th 340 5.9%
2006 19.84 359th 383 6.3%
2007 20.24 376th 387 2.8%
2008 20.20 372nd 391 4.9%
2009 19.68 361st 390 7.4%
2010 25.98 354th 408 13.2%
2011 18.55 383rd 413 7.3%
2012 19.12 380th 413 8.0%
2013 35.66 286th 416 31.3%
2014 35.56 282nd 416 32.2%
2015 45.39 227th 412 44.9%
2016 47.25 221st 409 46.0%
2017 42.29 255th 415 38.6%
2018 45.44 239th 413 42.1%
2019 54.60 193rd 424 54.5%
2021 34.32 275th 419 34.4%
2022 40.35 251st 415 39.5%
2023 53.06 205th 422 51.4%
2024 52.70 214th 417 48.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.35 33rd 231 85.7%
2024 74.95 42nd 237 82.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.72 32nd 100 68.0%
2024 65.76 25th 122 79.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.49 191st 402 52.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.14 231st 411 43.8%
2024 51.41 216th 407 46.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.21 106th 278 61.9%
2024 49.35 131st 281 53.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.68 179th 409 56.2%
2024 53.10 202nd 407 50.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.41 74th 132 43.9%
2024 32.94 99th 128 22.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.60 127th 298 57.4%
2024 77.45 43rd 299 85.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.67 196th 275 28.7%
2024 39.76 167th 272 38.6%
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Rank History for White students at Kenmore Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.31 17th 402 95.8%
2024 79.01 39th 396 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, March 21, 2019

Open Quote The people at kenmore are not trying to help students Close Quote


by a student
Monday, August 7, 2017

Open Quote Kenmore was the best middle school I could've asked for. I genuinely enjoyed my time there, and would recommend it to anyone. Especially for theater and tech kids, this school is amazing. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Open Quote This school is amazing! It has the best art program in all of Arlington. The teachers are so wonderful and nice. The administrators are just as nice as well. We have a ton of Musicals and Performances. We have one of the top orchestra and bands in the country, and the most 3-D printers out of any middle school in the country. We have dance P.E. As an option, instead of normal P.E.. The school has many windows, so lots of natural light, I love it here. There is an incredible Gifted Program, for math and English. Kenmore also offers 5+ languages. The only downside to this school is that many kids come and can't speak English, so there test scores are lower because they cannot read as well. This school though Is very diverse and I highly recommend this school to any tech. lovers and or theater enthusiasts. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Open Quote The only reason this school is getting one star is because zero stars is not an option. This school sends the majority of the kids out feeling worse than they did to begin with, the kids are constantly being peer-pressured into doing drugs and alcohol, it is racially separated informally, and it gives kids the impression that not being smart is cool, which sets most of the kids up to fail. This last reason is possible the most important. If you SchoolDigger could set up a way to measure how alumni do in later life, this would be apparent. Personally, this school has fostered depression and bullying for me. Both were ignored. This is the worst school you could possibly send your kids to. I do not recommend it at all. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Open Quote Phenomenal teachers and administration. My kids love going to school everyday and I love that they are receiving a top-notch education. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kenmore Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 446 446
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 454 454
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 690 690
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 708 708
1993 187 187 126 228 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1994 213 216 135 261 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1995 137 102 104 224 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 137 102 104 224 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 133 119 87 246 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 139 122 88 232 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 164 129 96 254 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2000 181 118 113 247 0 n/a n/a -4 655
2001 181 122 114 291 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 206 127 110 359 2 n/a n/a 0 804
2003 206 127 110 359 2 n/a n/a 0 804
2004 194 127 96 369 0 n/a n/a 1 787
2005 193 132 83 360 0 n/a n/a 3 771
2006 193 136 99 329 0 n/a n/a 4 761
2007 220 149 98 338 0 n/a n/a 4 809
2008 260 160 112 351 0 n/a n/a 4 887
2009 235 141 104 325 1 n/a n/a 4 810
2010 226 142 111 303 1 n/a n/a 1 784
2011 170 131 82 320 1 0 41 0 745
2012 190 146 86 335 2 0 32 0 791
2013 195 134 86 356 1 0 32 0 804
2014 207 115 98 407 0 2 28 0 857
2015 247 119 90 439 2 2 46 0 945
2016 271 118 78 427 4 0 40 0 938
2017 282 109 81 424 4 0 42 0 942
2018 283 104 89 435 4 1 43 0 959
2019 292 99 76 485 6 1 43 0 1002
2020 284 112 72 505 7 1 63 0 1044
2021 289 117 76 503 3 0 58 0 1046
2022 286 110 75 479 3 0 72 0 1025
2023 287 108 76 467 1 0 55 0 994

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

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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 Kenmore Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 446 27.9 15.9 n/a
1990 454 30.6 14.8 n/a
1991 690 53.4 12.9 n/a
1992 708 54.4 13.0 n/a
1993 728 54.1 13.5 n/a
1994 825 60.2 n/a 44.8
1995 568 n/a 0.0 60.4
1996 568 n/a 0.0 60.4
1997 586 n/a 0.0 64.5
1998 582 n/a 0.0 59.8
1999 644 56.0 11.5 64.4
2000 655 n/a 0.0 62.2
2001 709 60.0 11.8 70.1
2002 804 95.0 8.5 54.7
2003 804 95.0 8.5 54.7
2004 787 66.2 11.9 55.5
2005 771 68.2 11.3 59.1
2006 761 69.0 11.0 52.2
2007 809 67.1 12.1 52
2008 887 53.2 16.7 45.2
2009 810 53.2 15.2 47.9
2010 784 50.1 15.6 49
2011 745 37.0 20.1 51.8
2012 791 64.6 12.2 51.6
2013 804 71.5 11.2 50.1
2014 857 77.1 11.1 52.4
2015 945 76.0 12.4 50.5
2016 938 80.0 11.7 49
2017 942 81.6 11.5 46.8
2018 959 78.1 12.2 49.3
2019 1002 79.9 12.5 50.2
2020 1044 87.0 11.9 49.4
2021 1046 88.5 11.8 n/a
2022 1025 84.5 12.1 50.3
2023 994 75.5 13.1 50

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 Kenmore Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 446 27.9 15.9 n/a
1990 454 30.6 14.8 n/a
1991 690 53.4 12.9 n/a
1992 708 54.4 13.0 n/a
1993 728 54.1 13.5 n/a
1994 825 60.2 n/a 44.8
1995 568 n/a 0.0 60.4
1996 568 n/a 0.0 60.4
1997 586 n/a 0.0 64.5
1998 582 n/a 0.0 59.8
1999 644 56.0 11.5 64.4
2000 655 n/a 0.0 62.2
2001 709 60.0 11.8 70.1
2002 804 95.0 8.5 54.7
2003 804 95.0 8.5 54.7
2004 787 66.2 11.9 55.5
2005 771 68.2 11.3 59.1
2006 761 69.0 11.0 52.2
2007 809 67.1 12.1 52
2008 887 53.2 16.7 45.2
2009 810 53.2 15.2 47.9
2010 784 50.1 15.6 49
2011 745 37.0 20.1 51.8
2012 791 64.6 12.2 51.6
2013 804 71.5 11.2 50.1
2014 857 77.1 11.1 52.4
2015 945 76.0 12.4 50.5
2016 938 80.0 11.7 49
2017 942 81.6 11.5 46.8
2018 959 78.1 12.2 49.3
2019 1002 79.9 12.5 50.2
2020 1044 87.0 11.9 49.4
2021 1046 88.5 11.8 n/a
2022 1025 84.5 12.1 50.3
2023 994 75.5 13.1 50

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 Kenmore Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $24 (0.2%) $12,783 (99.8%) $12,807
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,505 (100.0%) $12,505
2021 $00 (0.0%) $12,699 (100.0%) $12,699

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenmore Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 193rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 205th of 422 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenmore Middle)7358
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8470.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Kenmore Middle)7267.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8478.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kenmore Middle)8249.6
 32.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)7545.3
 29.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Kenmore Middle)8064.8
 15.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8578
 7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Kenmore Middle)7869
 9%
   8th Grade Writing (Arlington County Public Schools)8674.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kenmore Middle)8560.7
 24.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8652.6
 33.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Kenmore Middle)7959.8
 19.2%
   8th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8571.8
 13.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Kenmore Middle)7871.6
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8479.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Kenmore Middle)99100
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Arlington County Public Schools)8890
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Kenmore Middle)9599
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington County Public Schools)9287
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Geography (Kenmore Middle)8462
 22%
   End of Course Geography (Arlington County Public Schools)8676
 10%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1002994
 0.8%
African American99108
 9.1%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian7676
Hispanic485467
 3.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White292287
 1.7%
Two or More Races4355
 27.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.2%50%
 0.2%


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Kenmore Middle ranks 214th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 994 students attended Kenmore Middle.

Students at Kenmore Middle are 47% Hispanic, 29% White, 11% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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