Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kennedy Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kennedy Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kennedy Center's student population of 57 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kennedy Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kennedy Center is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
9%
Black
44%
18%
White
12%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Center's ranking?
Kennedy Center is ranked #940 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kennedy Center often compared to?
Kennedy Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Montgomery School, Childrens Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kennedy Center?
The graduation rate of Kennedy Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kennedy Center?
57 students attend Kennedy Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Kennedy Center students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kennedy Center offer ?
Kennedy Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kennedy Center part of?
Kennedy Center is part of Pontiac City School District.
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