Serving 59 students in grades 5-8, Kennedy Metro Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
68%
11%
White
27%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% KY state average).
How many students attend Kennedy Metro Middle School?
59 students attend Kennedy Metro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kennedy Metro Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Metro Middle School?
Kennedy Metro Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kennedy Metro Middle School offer ?
Kennedy Metro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kennedy Metro Middle School part of?
Kennedy Metro Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
