Summary:
The city of Kenedy, Texas, is served by four public schools across two districts—Kenedy Independent School District (Isd) and The Excel Center (For Adults)—with a total enrollment of 835 students, where over 80% of students in the main district face economic disadvantage.
Within the Kenedy ISD, Kenedy Elementary stands out as the most improved school, jumping from the 20th to the 44th percentile in state ranking over three years, with 5th-grade Reading scores (64% proficient) exceeding the state average. Kenedy High School is the most consistent performer, maintaining a 90% graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, with English II Reading scores (63.41% proficient) also above the state average. In contrast, Kenedy Middle faces a severe "middle school slump" in math, with only 13.73% of 7th graders and 18.75% of 6th graders proficient—roughly half the state average. Connally, part of the adult-focused district, struggles with a 25.8% dropout rate and 0% proficiency in Algebra I, serving a very different population.
Key metrics reveal that spending does not directly correlate with performance: Kenedy High School spends the most per student ($17,066) with the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.5), yet test scores remain below state averages, while Kenedy Middle spends the least ($10,655) but achieves comparable reading scores. The district ranks in the 26th percentile statewide, but Kenedy Elementary’s strong reading outcomes offer a glimmer of hope, suggesting that targeted interventions at the elementary level can build a foundation for future success despite the high poverty rate.
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