Very Good
#2274 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Kennedy Middle
Middle School · EL Centro Elementary · EL Centro, CA
An EL Centro Elementary middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 North Sixth St., EL Centro, CA 92243
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Kennedy Middle score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Kennedy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,607/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Centro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,890
Median home value
$286,100
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/communityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Imperial County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
EL Centro Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Middle is listed in El Centro Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle is a public middle school in EL Centro, CA, part of EL Centro Elementary, serving approximately 438 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,274 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Middle
What grades does Kennedy Middle serve?
Kennedy Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Middle rank in CA?
Kennedy Middle ranks #2,274 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kennedy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kennedy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kennedy Middle a charter school?
No, Kennedy Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Middle a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Middle?
91.8% of students at Kennedy Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (760) 352-0444
- Area population (ZIP 92243)
- 48,556
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92243; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.