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Kennedale J H

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Kennedale J H ranks 1412 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1412^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Kennedale J H is a middle school in Kennedale, TX, serving 624 students in grades 6-8 within the Kennedale Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the middle of the pack statewide. The school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced math, with a remarkable 95.45% of students proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding the state average of 54.03% and outperforming nearby schools like Charles Baxter J H (53.23%) and Forest Oak Middle (44.8%). However, this success contrasts sharply with struggles in on-grade-level math, particularly in 7th grade, where only 5.59% of students were proficient, well below the state average of 29.41%. This creates a "two-schools-in-one" dynamic: a highly effective advanced track and a general population that needs more support.

Despite these challenges, Kennedale J H is a relative academic leader in its region, consistently outperforming neighboring schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) and Everman Independent School District (Isd). For example, in 8th-grade reading, 54.87% of Kennedale students were proficient, nearly double the rates at Forest Oak Middle (28.13%) and Charles Baxter J H (34.44%). The school also benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, smaller than many nearby schools like Int'l Newcomer Academy (16.9) and Uplift Ascend Prep Middle (16.8), which suggests potential for more individualized attention.

However, the school has experienced a downward trend in overall performance, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2022-2023 to a 2-star rating in 2025-2026. Subgroup performance has been inconsistent, with effectiveness for Special Education students falling from the 66th percentile to the 12th percentile in just one year. Spending per student ($10,657) is in the middle of the pack compared to peers, indicating that challenges in 7th-grade math and subgroup support are likely tied to instructional strategies rather than funding. For parents, Kennedale J H offers a strong advanced math program and a safer academic environment than many nearby schools, but it also highlights the need for improved foundational math instruction and consistent support for all students.

624

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,111

Per pupil spending ?

59.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

930 Corry A Edwards Dr
Kennedale, TX 76060

(817) 563-8200

District: Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Kennedale J H usually attend:

High:

Kennedale High School

Feeder schools for Kennedale J H:

Elementary:	James F Delaney Elementary
	R F Patterson Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

31.4%

African American:

30.4%

White:

29.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg40%

Texas avg47%

1,412^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 34 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

540^th of 951Kennedale Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.7	1412 of 2335	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.8	1265 of 2344	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	991 of 2372	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	1144 of 2330	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.4	1349 of 2254	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	1419 of 2252	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.1	952 of 2193	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.3	626 of 2080	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.8	543 of 2027	73.2%	★★★★☆
2016	70.8	525 of 1987	73.6%	★★★★☆
2015	72.3	468 of 2043	77.1%	★★★★☆
2014	71.0	499 of 1987	74.9%	★★★★☆
2013	63.0	676 of 1973	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.7	406 of 1951	79.2%	★★★★☆
2011	62.9	677 of 1895	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.9	512 of 1803	71.6%	★★★★☆
2009	64.1	618 of 1763	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.9	747 of 1718	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.9	891 of 1684	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.9	750 of 1585	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.0	672 of 1582	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.8	572 of 1573	63.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	874 of 1295	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.7	704 of 997	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.0	558 of 1280	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.4	861 of 1273	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	585 of 1251	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.0	645 of 1213	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.7	490 of 1193	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.3	414 of 1167	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	474 of 642	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	49.5	287 of 505	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.6	537 of 617	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.1	449 of 616	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.2	357 of 606	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.5	493 of 589	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.1	383 of 594	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.2	361 of 587	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	44.7	1083 of 2182	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.3	1585 of 2118	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.2	1550 of 2058	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	51.8	745 of 2008	62.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	859 of 1428	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.1	844 of 1770	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.0	619 of 1720	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.3	1028 of 1643	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.5	685 of 1592	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.4	628 of 1445	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.8	770 of 1376	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.0	1405 of 2240	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.4	860 of 1825	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	916 of 2242	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.7	1062 of 2241	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.1	1289 of 2221	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.2	1410 of 2151	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.3	730 of 2047	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.3	610 of 2008	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	888 of 1497	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	58.4	602 of 1230	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	827 of 1481	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.3	971 of 1488	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.5	566 of 1501	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.5	501 of 1446	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.8	307 of 1430	78.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	895 of 2141	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.7	657 of 1731	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	906 of 2119	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.6	851 of 2116	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.0	1299 of 2077	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.7	1273 of 2043	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.3	978 of 1935	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	652 of 1895	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.4	1473 of 2253	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.1	1082 of 1820	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	1175 of 2235	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.6	1283 of 2251	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.1	1571 of 2220	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.7	1760 of 2172	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	1393 of 2073	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.9	992 of 2039	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	1299 of 2253	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.2	1053 of 1818	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.1	1009 of 2246	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	1167 of 2245	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.9	1420 of 2228	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.7	1373 of 2168	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.7	1066 of 2069	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.9	691 of 2030	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	25.0	668 of 806	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.0	559 of 676	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.0	493 of 818	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.5	518 of 817	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.2	714 of 813	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.1	500 of 743	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.6	263 of 753	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.6	297 of 720	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.6	1510 of 1956	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.9	1380 of 1568	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	55.6	651 of 1891	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.9	1209 of 1815	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.3	1314 of 1757	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.3	1391 of 1712	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.1	1396 of 1626	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.7	542 of 1597	66.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	1180 of 1731	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.1	684 of 1439	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	747 of 1733	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.9	836 of 1749	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.2	1295 of 1723	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.0	1475 of 1700	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.5	1027 of 1684	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.4	636 of 1673	62.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)58th percentile+19 vs school

At Risk (2022)50th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile+3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)41st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)40th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)37th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)35th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2026)33rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2026)26th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2026)23rd percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)17th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I95%+41 vs state

Reading49%-6 vs state

Mathematics31%-9 vs state

Social Studies26%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Kennedale J H	Public	6-8	930 Corry A Edwards Dr	Kennedale	76060	Tarrant County	Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 563-8200	624	46	13.5	59.8%	185 (29.6%)	190 (30.4%)	196 (31.4%)	17 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.6%)	39.7	1412^th of 2335 public middle schools	39.5%		43.8	1265^th of 2344 public middle schools	46.0%	147	95.5				46.2	45.6	54.9	31.3	5.6	46.3	26.3	$11,111
Uplift Ascend Prep Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	3301 Turf Paradise Pkwy	Fort Worth	76140	Tarrant County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 768-4300	401	24	16.8	87.0%	12 (3.0%)	121 (30.2%)	246 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	15.4	2150^th of 2335 public middle schools	7.9%		21	2000^th of 2344 public middle schools	14.7%	150	38.2				28.7	27.8	46.2	10.4		21.0	16.2	$9,101
Boles J H	Public	7-8	3900 SW Green Oaks Blvd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-8000	512	45	11.4	52.0%	198 (38.7%)	83 (16.2%)	168 (32.8%)	27 (5.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	56.1	870^th of 2335 public middle schools	62.7%		57.5	857^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.4%	13	87.7	100.0				54.2	57.7		19.2	66.9	25.8	$12,812
Charles Baxter J H	Public	6-8	3038 Shelby Rd	Everman	76140	Tarrant County	Everman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 568-3530	709	55	12.8	95.8%	21 (3.0%)	297 (41.9%)	357 (50.4%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.1%)	12.3	2214^th of 2335 public middle schools	5.2%		11.9	2204^th of 2344 public middle schools	6.0%	10	53.2				30.4	31.3	34.4	9.8	12.2	8.3	7.5	$12,047
Forest Oak Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	3221 Pecos St	Fort Worth	76119	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-8200	1,044	78	13.3	96.4%	48 (4.6%)	322 (30.8%)	619 (59.3%)	43 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.1%)	22.1	1993^rd of 2335 public middle schools	14.6%		21.3	1990^th of 2344 public middle schools	15.1%	3	44.8	87.3	85.1		30.4	30.8	28.1	20.6	3.3	50.8	16.5	$15,239
Young J H	Public	7-8	3200 Woodside	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-3400	710	52	13.7	51.4%	260 (36.6%)	167 (23.5%)	210 (29.6%)	32 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	60.2	749^th of 2335 public middle schools	67.9%		73.7	455^th of 2344 public middle schools	80.6%	294	94.7	100.0				52.4	60.1		17.2	56.1	42.8	$10,256
Idea Southeast College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	2935 E Seminary Dr	Fort Worth	76119	Tarrant County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 885-4250	475	24	20.1	91.4%	14 (2.9%)	93 (19.6%)	356 (74.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	33.2	1625^th of 2335 public middle schools	30.4%		33.1	1617^th of 2344 public middle schools	31.0%	8	34.4	42.2	42.7	51.8	33.3	38.1	52.9	23.9	29.0		28.0	$11,404
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5200 S Bowen Rd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	Arlington Classics Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 987-1819	509	32	15.7	26.1%	157 (30.8%)	118 (23.2%)	121 (23.8%)	72 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	82.1	288^th of 2335 public middle schools	87.7%		84.3	249^th of 2344 public middle schools	89.4%	39	51.3	91.1			69.6	69.8	80.4	39.7	52.8		67.1	$8,885
Iltexas Arlington Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4950 S Bowen Rd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 496-0400	370	25	14.5	85.7%	16 (4.3%)	113 (30.5%)	223 (60.3%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	26.2	1843^rd of 2335 public middle schools	21.1%		23.2	1937^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.4%	94	43.7		92.9		39.3	42.7	52.0	19.7	0.0	29.1	19.3	$8,750
J Martin Jacquet Middle	Public	6-8	2501 Stalcup Rd	Fort Worth	76105	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-3500	580	42	13.9	97.1%	12 (2.1%)	242 (41.7%)	309 (53.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	13.9	2183^rd of 2335 public middle schools	6.5%		16	2127^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.3%	56	82.2	84.6	81.8		33.8	34.9	17.5	18.1	6.4	23.1	7.9	$13,103

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennedale J H

What is the racial makeup of Kennedale J H?

Students at Kennedale J H are 31% Hispanic, 30% African American, 30% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Kennedale J H a good school?

Kennedale J H ranks 1412^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kennedale J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 624 students attended Kennedale J H.

What district is Kennedale J H in?

Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Kennedale J H attend?

Students who attend Kennedale J H usually go on to attend Kennedale High School

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