Kennedy Middle School vs Summerdale Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 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
Summerdale Early Childhood Center
Rockford · Public other · Grades PK–PK
460 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Summerdale Early Childhood Center Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #637 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #14650 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 393 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | – |
| Math proficiency | 3% | – |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summerdale Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 90.3%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 23.0).
- •Summerdale Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 460 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 Kennedy Middle School better than Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
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 Kennedy Middle School and Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 393. Summerdale Early Childhood Center: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and Summerdale Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 and Summerdale Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).