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#2939 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kennedy Learning Center
School · Southfield Public School District · Southfield, MI
A Southfield Public School District school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16229 Mt Vernon, Southfield, MI 48075
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Learning Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 51 points since 2016, to 25% in 2017, across a 2-year record (2016–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2017) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2017)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kennedy Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), 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
$67,630
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Nova Discipline AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Learning Disabilities Clinic- Inc.Private · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Detroit Christian Schools of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Learning Center is listed in Southfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Learning Center
Kennedy Learning Center is a public school in Southfield, MI, part of Southfield Public School District, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,939 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Learning Center
What grades does Kennedy Learning Center serve?
Kennedy Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kennedy Learning Center?
Kennedy Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Learning Center is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Learning Center rank in MI?
Kennedy Learning Center ranks #2,939 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kennedy Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Learning Center has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017).
Is Kennedy Learning Center a charter school?
No, Kennedy Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Learning Center?
50.0% of students at Kennedy Learning Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (248) 746-8828
- Area population (ZIP 48075)
- 23,158
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 48075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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