At a glance
Reported students
393
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
501
Kennedy Middle School: 393 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Kennedy Middle School
Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 393 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kennedy Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.2%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black62.6%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockford SD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thurgood Marshall School
Middle · Grades 05–08
514 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
736 reported students
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
793 reported students
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
963 reported students
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,108 reported students
Public schools near Kennedy Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 793 | 2.1 mi |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 1,108 | 2.6 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 05–08 | 514 | 3.6 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 736 | 3.6 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Rockford SD 205 | 06–08 | 963 | 5 mi |
| Harlem Middle School Middle · Harlem UD 122 | 06–08 | 1,330 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Middle School
What grades does Kennedy Middle School serve?
Kennedy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rockford SD 205.
How many students attend Kennedy Middle School?
Kennedy Middle School reported 393 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kennedy Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 393 students and 30.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kennedy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kennedy Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockford SD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kennedy Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kennedy Middle School in?
Kennedy Middle School is part of Rockford SD 205, based in Rockford, IL, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kennedy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Middle School (2.1 mi), Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad (2.6 mi), Thurgood Marshall School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.