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John Kennedy Middle Grade School

1550 W Calista St, Kankakee, IL 60901, United States

+1 (815) 933-0764

http://www.kankakeeschooldistrict.org

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John Kennedy Middle Grade School Overview

About This School

John Kennedy Middle Grade School is a public middle in Kankakee, Illinois, serving 519 students in grades K2-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 14% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 26 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. The student body is composed of 53% female and 47% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 45% Black, 34% Hispanic, 16% White, and 5% students of two or more races.

519

Total Students

K2-6

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts14%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K2-6

County

Kankakee County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

John Kennedy Middle Grade School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

14%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 16%State Avg: 28%

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Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 17.2:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

Students per Counselor

John Kennedy Middle Grade School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor:1

John Kennedy Middle Grade School Student Demographics

Student Body

46.82%

Male

53.18%

Female

Total Enrollment: 519 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White15.61%

Hispanic33.91%

Asian0.39%

Black45.47%

Two or More Races4.62%

Native American0%

John Kennedy Middle Grade School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About John Kennedy Middle Grade School

Q: What is John Kennedy Middle Grade School?

A: John Kennedy Middle Grade School is a middle public located in Kankakee.

Q: How many students attend John Kennedy Middle Grade School?

A: John Kennedy Middle Grade School has approximately 519 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Middle Grade School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about John Kennedy Middle Grade School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About John Kennedy Middle Grade School - Kankakee, IL

Quick Facts about John Kennedy Middle Grade School
School Name	John Kennedy Middle Grade School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K2-6
Location	1550 W Calista St, Kankakee, IL 60901, Kankakee, IL
County	Kankakee County
Phone	+1 (815) 933-0764
Total Students	519
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	14%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about John Kennedy Middle Grade School

What is John Kennedy Middle Grade School?

John Kennedy Middle Grade School is a middle public located in Kankakee.

How many students attend John Kennedy Middle Grade School?

John Kennedy Middle Grade School has approximately 519 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Middle Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Kennedy Middle Grade School is 19:1.

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