Kennedy Middle vs Wilson Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle
El Centro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
434 students
Wilson Jr. High
El Centro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
605 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle El Centro, California | Wilson Jr. High El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 1,334 | #656 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12895 of 15,369 | #11265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 434 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 24.8).
- •Wilson Jr. High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Wilson Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Wilson Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 90.6%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.9).
- •Wilson Jr. High is the larger school with 605 students compared with 434.
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 Kennedy Middle better than Wilson Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Jr. High ranks higher (33.2 vs 24.8 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 Kennedy Middle and Wilson Jr. High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 434. Wilson Jr. High: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Wilson Jr. High rank in California?
Kennedy Middle is 840th of 1,334 and Wilson Jr. High is 656th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).