D−
Kennedy Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
520 N Pierpont Ave, Rockford, IL 61101 · (815) 654-4880 · Part of Rockford School District 205
Students
393
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
90%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Kennedy Middle School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 18.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2%
State average 30.7%
Location
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520 N Pierpont Ave, Rockford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6140
Grade 7128
Grade 8125
Enrollment over time
481’20
463’21
380’22
366’23
393’24
Down 18.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 63%Hispanic 17%White 10%Two or more races 10%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.