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900 North Sixth Street, El Centro, CA 92243-1803
Summary
Kennedy Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 26.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 26.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 695/1,204 (42nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 690/1,204 (43rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 434 |
| Low-Income Students | 393 (90.6%) |
| English Learners | 204 (47.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math +2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.1% to 42.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 695 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.8% to 31.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 690 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Kennedy Middle compare within the district?
Kennedy Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in El Centro Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Kennedy Middle rank in California?
Kennedy Middle ranks No. 695 of 1,204 in reading and No. 690 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Kennedy Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.4% meet the reading standard and 24.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Kennedy Middle compare with other schools in El Centro?
Kennedy Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in El Centro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CentroHow does Kennedy Middle compare with other schools in Imperial County?
Kennedy Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Imperial CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy MiddleThis school | 26.7% | 40.4% |
| Wilson Jr. High | 27.8% | 42.5% |
