Southwest Middle School vs. Kennedy Middle School
Should you attend Southwest Middle School or Kennedy Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,205 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 990 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,205 students
990 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2117 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1687 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
364
335
Grade 7 Students
423
342
Grade 8 Students
418
313
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
40%
42%
% Black
44%
39%
% White
9%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%