Wilson Jr. High School vs. Kennedy Middle School
Should you attend Wilson Jr. High 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
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Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 630 students in grades 7-8, Wilson Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 459 students in grades 7-8, Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
630 students
459 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5989 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7447 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
315
237
Grade 8 Students
315
222
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
96%
96%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
