Booker T. Washington Elementary vs Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
Kennedy Middle
El Centro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
434 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Elementary El Centro, California | Kennedy Middle El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4935 of 5,693 | #840 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47520 of 50,301 | #12895 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 351 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 15.2).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 94.6%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.5).
- •Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 351.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Booker T. Washington Elementary better than Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle ranks higher (24.8 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Booker T. Washington Elementary and Kennedy Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Elementary: 351. Kennedy Middle: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Elementary and Kennedy Middle rank in California?
Booker T. Washington Elementary is 4935th of 5,693 and Kennedy Middle is 840th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).