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#602 of 864 schools in NM

Kennedy Middle

Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM

An Albuquerque middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

721 TOMASITA NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 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 Data12
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$15,108
Chronic Absenteeism55.5%

Students at Kennedy Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 17% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
15%
2017
Math
9%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100.3%

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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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,820/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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

$61,552

Median home value

$236,400

Median rent

$995/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manzano HighEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–120.8 mi1,217Compare →
Grant MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.66–81.1 mi300Compare →
Jackson MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.26–81.2 mi371Compare →
Abq School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.5 mi942Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Albuquerque

Schools in district
174
Rank in district
#100 of 169
District spending per student
$15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kennedy Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kennedy Middle

Kennedy Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 308 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kennedy Middle rank in NM?

Kennedy Middle ranks #602 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Kennedy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennedy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Middle has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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?

100.3% 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
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bernalillo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.5%
Area population (ZIP 87123)
43,515
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
40.1
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 87123; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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