Kennedy Elementary vs Willmar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 881 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary
Willmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Willmar Middle School
Willmar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary Willmar, Minnesota | Willmar Middle School Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 923 | #180 of 266 |
| National rank | #26364 of 50,301 | #6241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| city | Willmar | Willmar |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willmar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 48.2).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Willmar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 68.5%).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Willmar Middle School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 672.
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 Elementary better than Willmar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Willmar Middle School ranks higher (56.5 vs 48.2 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 Elementary and Willmar Middle School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Willmar and Willmar in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary: 672. Willmar Middle School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary and Willmar Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Kennedy Elementary is 717th of 923 and Willmar Middle School is 180th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).