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Kennedy Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Rockford, Illinois · Rockford SD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students393
Student:Teacher13.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
Kennedy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
393
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
90%+36.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Kennedy Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Rockford, Illinois. The school enrolls 393 students. It is part of the Rockford SD 205 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictRockford SD 205
County17201
CityRockford
ZIP61101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173451003394

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment393
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian67.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
67.4%
Two+
8.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)