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John Kennedy Middle Grade School
PublicElementaryGrades 2–6
1550 W Calista St, Kankakee, IL 60901 · (815) 933-0764 · Part of Kankakee School District 111
Students
519
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Setting
City
Grades
2–6
What stands out about John Kennedy Middle Grade School
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts19%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1550 W Calista St, Kankakee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 228
Grade 344
Grade 4155
Grade 5167
Grade 6124
Grade 121
Enrollment over time
469’20
496’21
543’22
515’23
519’24
Up 10.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 45%Hispanic 34%White 16%Two or more races 5%Asian <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.