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#1336 of 2,105 schools in WI

Kennedy Elementary

Elementary School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Junction City, WI

A Stevens Point Area Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

616 W 2nd St, Junction City, WI 54443

  • Math 48% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,976
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Kennedy Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.2%

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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The neighborhood

Where Kennedy Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low176/100K

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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

$96,397

Median home value

$258,800

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

90.4%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Stevens Point Area Public School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bannach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–6Not available373Compare →
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–6Not available265Compare →
Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–6Not available339Compare →
Mcdill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–6Not available335Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Stevens Point Area Public School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#10 of 16
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kennedy Elementary is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kennedy Elementary

Kennedy Elementary is a public elementary school in Junction City, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 171 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kennedy Elementary

What grades does Kennedy Elementary serve?

Kennedy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Kennedy Elementary?

Kennedy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kennedy Elementary rank in WI?

Kennedy Elementary ranks #1,336 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Kennedy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kennedy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kennedy Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Kennedy Elementary a Title I school?

No, Kennedy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

32.2% of students at Kennedy Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 54443)
2,111
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
45.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 54443; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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