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#1347 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kennedy Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4000 Gallant Ln, Charlotte, NC 28273
- Math 46% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Middle score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,739
Median home value
$304,900
Median rent
$1,671/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28273; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Crosland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Southwest Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,287 | Compare → |
| Bailey MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,325 | Compare → |
| Community House MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #86 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 953 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Middle
What grades does Kennedy Middle serve?
Kennedy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kennedy Middle?
Kennedy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 953 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 17:1. 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 NC?
Kennedy Middle ranks #1,347 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kennedy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
99.7% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 953
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (980) 343-5540
- Area population (ZIP 28273)
- 49,141
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28273; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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