Delano Intermediate School vs Kennedy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 225 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delano Intermediate School
Delano · Public middle · Grades 4–6
555 students
Kennedy Middle School
Fergus Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
558 students
| Measure | Delano Intermediate School Delano, Minnesota | Kennedy Middle School Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 266 | #47 of 266 |
| National rank | #730 of 15,369 | #2060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 555 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 66% |
| city | Delano | Fergus Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 76.7).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Delano Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 34.4%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 555.
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 Delano Intermediate School better than Kennedy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Delano Intermediate School ranks higher (85.2 vs 76.7 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 Delano Intermediate School and Kennedy Middle School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Delano and Fergus Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delano Intermediate School: 555. Kennedy Middle School: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delano Intermediate School and Kennedy Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Delano Intermediate School is 7th of 266 and Kennedy Middle School is 47th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).