Kennedy Middle

Public 6-8

 4000 Gallant Ln
       Charlotte, NC  28273-3208


(980) 343-5540

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
517th of 784 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,305 Help


Students who attend Kennedy Middle usually attend:

High:    Olympic High School

Feeder schools for Kennedy Middle:

Elementary:    Berewick Elementary
    Steele Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  923

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.5%
Hispanic:
39.8%
White:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Kennedy Middle ranks worse than 65.9% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (41.5%), Hispanic (39.8%), White (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 17.4, which is the 12th best among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kennedy Middle is $8,305. 15 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kennedy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennedy Middle 517th of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Kennedy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 129th of 243 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.72 451st 598 24.6%
2007 35.29 456th 606 24.8%
2008 26.72 485th 620 21.8%
2009 34.84 476th 630 24.4%
2010 39.97 448th 640 30.0%
2011 46.93 413th 648 36.3%
2012 49.86 400th 662 39.6%
2013 25.64 504th 673 25.1%
2014 29.53 452nd 627 27.9%
2015 31.07 507th 705 28.1%
2016 40.42 435th 692 37.1%
2017 42.80 422nd 694 39.2%
2018 46.52 395th 691 42.8%
2019 45.37 415th 737 43.7%
2021 39.78 433rd 741 41.6%
2022 43.24 440th 786 44.0%
2023 34.48 517th 784 34.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 77th 221 65.2%
2019 66.74 58th 237 75.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.45 63rd 151 58.3%
2019 58.70 46th 211 78.2%
2021 46.86 87th 236 63.1%
2022 37.30 195th 312 37.5%
2023 40.37 176th 318 44.7%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.35 258th 604 57.3%
2019 49.77 316th 639 50.5%
2021 46.39 307th 633 51.5%
2022 47.63 327th 689 52.5%
2023 40.24 442nd 735 39.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.91 404th 656 38.4%
2019 47.04 387th 684 43.4%
2021 42.33 396th 706 43.9%
2022 47.70 369th 733 49.7%
2023 33.86 484th 731 33.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 123rd 475 74.1%
2019 50.84 202nd 504 59.9%
2021 38.91 287th 478 40.0%
2022 27.43 348th 449 22.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.22 189th 416 54.6%
2021 52.08 266th 448 40.6%
2022 46.69 313th 450 30.4%
2023 32.21 400th 452 11.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.23 389th 665 41.5%
2019 41.08 433rd 697 37.9%
2021 37.67 435th 711 38.8%
2022 37.33 478th 748 36.1%
2023 33.31 508th 747 32.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.97 69th 95 27.4%
2019 39.40 75th 102 26.5%
2021 52.47 54th 99 45.5%
2022 41.47 70th 109 35.8%
2023 39.47 76th 110 30.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.52 145th 494 70.6%
2019 61.97 132nd 519 74.6%
2021 57.23 152nd 533 71.5%
2022 59.43 165th 550 70.0%
2023 52.64 209th 559 62.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.93 185th 472 60.8%
2019 49.13 242nd 493 50.9%
2021 40.43 318th 522 39.1%
2022 42.13 317th 541 41.4%
2023 34.19 396th 553 28.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kennedy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.92 141st 596 76.3%
2019 68.12 186th 624 70.2%
2021 72.14 155th 632 75.5%
2022 72.03 170th 658 74.2%
2023 64.50 214th 656 67.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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
1988 299 307 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 617
1989 284 326 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 619
1990 351 343 10 2 4 n/a n/a 0 710
1991 340 366 11 2 3 n/a n/a 0 722
1992 352 408 12 5 6 n/a n/a -4 779
1993 350 427 12 6 5 n/a n/a 0 800
1994 344 446 18 9 5 n/a n/a 0 822
1995 322 471 32 15 5 n/a n/a 0 845
1996 322 471 32 15 5 n/a n/a 0 845
1997 344 427 27 27 4 n/a n/a 0 829
1998 373 426 36 27 4 n/a n/a 0 866
1999 328 315 31 19 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2000 316 375 46 17 4 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 347 436 46 33 3 n/a n/a 0 865
2002 448 585 56 109 9 n/a n/a 0 1207
2003 448 585 56 109 9 n/a n/a 0 1207
2004 122 414 59 95 2 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 137 442 62 121 3 n/a n/a 0 765
2006 91 408 66 135 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2007 95 336 49 145 4 n/a n/a 14 643
2008 80 331 43 174 6 n/a n/a 18 652
2009 68 380 42 183 2 n/a n/a 0 675
2010 64 329 45 178 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2011 62 316 43 188 0 0 24 0 633
2012 74 287 40 225 1 0 15 0 642
2013 80 296 50 211 1 0 13 0 651
2014 74 308 48 211 4 2 21 0 668
2015 91 322 53 235 3 1 17 0 722
2016 112 323 53 251 1 1 23 0 764
2017 145 361 71 303 2 0 25 0 907
2018 148 405 67 329 0 1 28 0 978
2019 147 437 64 362 0 2 29 0 1041
2020 131 450 55 397 0 2 26 0 1061
2021 122 412 72 400 2 1 25 0 1034
2022 106 363 76 371 1 1 18 0 936
2023 78 383 65 367 1 1 28 0 923

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
1988 617 40.0 15.4 30
1989 619 37.0 16.7 50.7
1990 710 39.0 18.2 26.8
1991 722 39.0 18.5 26.3
1992 779 39.0 19.9 13
1993 800 42.0 19.0 22
1994 822 49.0 16.8 25.3
1995 845 50.0 16.9 33.1
1996 845 50.0 16.9 33.1
1997 829 50.0 16.6 34.4
1998 866 60.0 14.4 34.2
1999 695 60.0 11.6 56.8
2000 758 60.0 12.6 37.9
2001 865 60.0 14.4 29.2
2002 1207 60.0 20.1 65.1
2003 1207 60.0 20.1 65.1
2004 692 60.0 11.5 59.4
2005 765 60.0 12.8 61.4
2006 703 60.0 11.7 61.9
2007 643 41.8 15.4 61.8
2008 652 44.2 14.8 62.6
2009 675 46.3 14.6 61
2010 618 42.4 14.5 66.8
2011 633 38.7 16.3 68.6
2012 642 39.7 16.1 73.1
2013 651 37.8 17.1 72.8
2014 668 40.0 16.6 64.1
2015 722 43.0 16.7 65.4
2016 764 45.0 16.9 62.7
2017 907 54.6 16.5 63.4
2018 978 57.5 17.0 56.5
2019 1041 58.3 17.8 51.5
2020 1061 59.6 17.7 51.4
2021 1034 61.9 16.6 38.5
2022 936 50.5 18.5 26.8
2023 923 52.8 17.4 45.3

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
1988 617 40.0 15.4 30
1989 619 37.0 16.7 50.7
1990 710 39.0 18.2 26.8
1991 722 39.0 18.5 26.3
1992 779 39.0 19.9 13
1993 800 42.0 19.0 22
1994 822 49.0 16.8 25.3
1995 845 50.0 16.9 33.1
1996 845 50.0 16.9 33.1
1997 829 50.0 16.6 34.4
1998 866 60.0 14.4 34.2
1999 695 60.0 11.6 56.8
2000 758 60.0 12.6 37.9
2001 865 60.0 14.4 29.2
2002 1207 60.0 20.1 65.1
2003 1207 60.0 20.1 65.1
2004 692 60.0 11.5 59.4
2005 765 60.0 12.8 61.4
2006 703 60.0 11.7 61.9
2007 643 41.8 15.4 61.8
2008 652 44.2 14.8 62.6
2009 675 46.3 14.6 61
2010 618 42.4 14.5 66.8
2011 633 38.7 16.3 68.6
2012 642 39.7 16.1 73.1
2013 651 37.8 17.1 72.8
2014 668 40.0 16.6 64.1
2015 722 43.0 16.7 65.4
2016 764 45.0 16.9 62.7
2017 907 54.6 16.5 63.4
2018 978 57.5 17.0 56.5
2019 1041 58.3 17.8 51.5
2020 1061 59.6 17.7 51.4
2021 1034 61.9 16.6 38.5
2022 936 50.5 18.5 26.8
2023 923 52.8 17.4 45.3

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 $734 (8.8%) $7,571 (91.2%) $8,305

Data source: North Carolina 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 415th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 517th of 784 Middle schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)62.546.2
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle)53.638
 15.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)55.739.3
 16.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle)48.838.2
 10.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kennedy Middle)49.931
 18.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Kennedy Middle)50.743.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Kennedy Middle)7266.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1041923
 11.3%
African American437383
 12.4%
American Indian01
Asian6465
 1.6%
Hispanic362367
 1.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White14778
 46.9%
Two or More Races2928
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%45.3%
 6.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 923 students attended Kennedy Middle.

Students at Kennedy Middle are 41% African American, 40% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Kennedy Middle usually go on to attend Olympic High School

Kennedy Middle ranks 517th of 784 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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