Very Good
#558 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 28% in state
Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · Fergus Falls Public School District · Fergus Falls, MN
A Fergus Falls Public School District middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 RANDOLPH AVE E, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
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.
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,569/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fergus Falls), 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
$62,279
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–8 | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Iq Academy 6-8Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Lakes Country AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 13 | 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.
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.
Fergus Falls Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Middle School is listed in FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Middle School
Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Fergus Falls, MN, part of Fergus Falls Public School District, serving approximately 756 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Middle School
What grades does Kennedy Middle School serve?
Kennedy Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School is 21:1. 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 MN?
Kennedy Middle School ranks #558 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
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?
40.2% 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Otter Tail County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (218) 998-0544
- Area population (ZIP 56537)
- 19,650
- Area average commute
- 15.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 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 56537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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