Summary:
Kennedale J H is a public middle school in Kennedale, Texas, serving 625 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kennedale Independent School District, which is ranked 647 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kennedale J H has a relatively diverse student population, with 33.28% White, 27.68% African American, and 30.08% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, only 29% of 6th graders, 25% of 7th graders, and 41% of 8th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37%, 35%, and 44%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than White students in both reading and mathematics.
Despite these challenges, Kennedale J H has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4% over the past several years, which is lower than nearby schools like Charles Baxter J H and Forest Oak Middle. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.67% to 60.48% over the past few years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Young J H and Arlington Classics Academy - Middle.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1144th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,657
Students who attend Kennedale J H usually attend:
Feeder schools for Kennedale J H:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1
Number of students: 625
Racial breakdown:
White:
33.3%
Hispanic:
30.1%
African American:
27.7%
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Two or more races:
4.6%
Asian:
3.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.5%
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