Kennedy Middle School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 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
West Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Rockford, Illinois | West Middle School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 670 | #651 of 670 |
| National rank | #14650 of 15,369 | #14965 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 393 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 4% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.4 vs 11.5).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 3%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 90.3%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.9).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 793 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 West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (14.4 vs 11.5 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 West Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 393. West Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and West Middle School rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Middle School is 637th of 670 and West Middle School is 651st of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).