Ellis Elementary School vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Rockford, Illinois | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2136 of 2,303 | #637 of 670 |
| National rank | #47998 of 50,301 | #14650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 3% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 3% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (3% vs 0.5%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 92.8%).
- •Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 393.
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 Ellis Elementary School better than Kennedy Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellis Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 457. Kennedy Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and Kennedy Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ellis Elementary School is 2136th of 2,303 and Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).