Excellent
#62 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
Kennedy Junior High School
Middle School · Naperville Cusd 203 · Lisle, IL
A Naperville Cusd 203 middle school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2929 Green Trails Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
- Math 62% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Junior High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennedy Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lisle), 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
$100,373
Median home value
$387,800
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 794 | Compare → |
| Madison JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Washington JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Lisle JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 319 | 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.
Naperville Cusd 203
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 of 22
- District spending per student
- $22,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Junior High School is listed in Naperville CUSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Junior High School
Kennedy Junior High School is a public middle school in Lisle, IL, part of Naperville Cusd 203, serving approximately 917 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Junior High School
What grades does Kennedy Junior High School serve?
Kennedy Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kennedy Junior High School?
Kennedy Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Junior High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Junior High School rank in IL?
Kennedy Junior High School ranks #62 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kennedy Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Junior High School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kennedy Junior High School a charter school?
No, Kennedy Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Junior High School?
11.3% of students at Kennedy Junior High School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (630) 420-3220
- Area population (ZIP 60532)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 60532; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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