Kennedy Middle School vs Lewis Lemon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Lewis Lemon Elementary
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Lewis Lemon Elementary Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 670 | #2264 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14650 of 15,369 | #49692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 9.1).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Lewis Lemon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 91.8%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 378.
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 School better than Lewis Lemon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (14.4 vs 9.1 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 School and Lewis Lemon Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 393. Lewis Lemon Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and Lewis Lemon Elementary rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 and Lewis Lemon Elementary is 2264th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).