Taft Primary School vs John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Taft Primary School has a higher overall rating of 3.3/10 compared to 2.2/10. John Kennedy Middle Grade School is significantly larger with 515 students, about 1.7× the size of Taft Primary School (301). In math proficiency, Taft Primary School leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Taft Primary School
Kankakee, IL
3.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 3rd
301 students
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Kankakee, IL
2.2/10
Elementary School2nd – 6th
515 students
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| Metric | Taft Primary School | John Kennedy Middle Grade School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.3 / 10 | 2.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.4% | 93% |
| Environment Score | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| State Rank | #3,737 of 3,814 | #3,805 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 2th | 0th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Taft Primary School | John Kennedy Middle Grade School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 14.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 24.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kankakee (60901) | Kankakee (60901) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,557 | $54,557 |
| Median Home Value | $143,200 | $143,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,020 | $1,020 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | 21.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |