Summary:
The Kenedy Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving approximately 758 students across four schools: Kenedy Elementary, Kenedy Middle, Kenedy High School, and the alternative program Fisd Daep. The district faces significant academic challenges, ranking in the 26th percentile statewide with a 1-star rating, and a very high level of economic disadvantage, with over 83% of students across the main campuses eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Among the schools, Kenedy Elementary stands out as the most improved campus, showing a remarkable 24-point jump in its state ranking percentile over the past two years and earning a 2-star rating. In contrast, Kenedy Middle is the most academically challenged, consistently ranking in the bottom 21st percentile with a 1-star rating for three years, particularly struggling in math where only 13.73% of 7th graders are proficient. Kenedy High School presents a mixed profile with a solid 90% graduation rate and a notable strength in English II Reading, where 63.41% of students are proficient—the only instance in the district where a school outperforms the state average. However, it struggles in core subjects like Algebra I and Biology.
A key finding is the "elementary success, middle school cliff" pattern, where 5th-grade math proficiency (36%) drops sharply to 18.75% in 6th grade, indicating a critical transition problem. Additionally, spending does not correlate with performance: Kenedy High School spends the most per student ($17,066) but does not achieve the best results, while Kenedy Middle spends the least ($10,655) and has the most severe challenges. The Fisd Daep alternative program, with only 6 students, has a 0% dropout rate, highlighting its role in serving students needing a non-traditional environment.
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