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#2620 of 3,192 schools in MI

Kennedy Middle School

Middle School · Lake Shore Public Schools (macomb) · Saint Clair Shores, MI

A Lake Shore Public Schools (macomb) middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

23101 MASONIC BLVD, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism48.2%

Students at Kennedy Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kennedy Middle School 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,372

Median home value

$200,600

Median rent

$1,265/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

87%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified4.76–81.6 mi389Compare →
Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–122.5 mi260Compare →
Clintondale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.86–82.6 mi292Compare →
Eastland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–82.7 mi309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lake Shore Public Schools (macomb)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kennedy Middle School is listed in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kennedy Middle School

Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Clair Shores, MI, part of Lake Shore Public Schools (macomb), serving approximately 695 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,620 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kennedy Middle School

What grades does Kennedy Middle School serve?

Kennedy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?

Kennedy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kennedy Middle School rank in MI?

Kennedy Middle School ranks #2,620 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kennedy Middle School a charter school?

No, Kennedy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kennedy Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kennedy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Middle School?

51.8% of students at Kennedy Middle 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
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.2%
Area population (ZIP 48082)
16,164
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 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.
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 48082; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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