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#711 of 1,226 schools in OR
Kennedy Middle School
Middle School · Eugene Sd 4j · Eugene, OR
An Eugene Sd 4j middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Bailey Hill Rd, Eugene, OR 97405
- Math 33% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eugene), 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
$93,136
Median home value
$494,000
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
57.4%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97405; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Technology Academy at JeffersonEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Cascade Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Shasta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Kelly Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 415 | 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.
Eugene Sd 4j
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #27 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kennedy Middle School is listed in Eugene SD 4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Middle School
Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school in Eugene, OR, part of Eugene Sd 4j, serving approximately 351 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Middle School rank in OR?
Kennedy Middle School ranks #711 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Kennedy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
77.5% 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
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (541) 790-5500
- Area population (ZIP 97405)
- 46,870
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97405; 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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