Kennedy Middle School
2205 South East 4th St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 | (972) 264-8651
- Grades: 6-10
- Student Enrollment: 912
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 912 middle and high school students from grades 6-10
- Ranks 1505th out of 1,763 middle schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2205 S E 4th St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
- Principal or Admin: Ms Leslee Shepherd
- Fax: (972) 522-3699
- Website: www.gpisd.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Grand Prairie Independent School District (ISD)
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,476
- Graduation Rate: 65.7%
- Dropout Rate: 4.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 26,395
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 912
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 53.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 474 (52.0%)
- Females: 438 (48.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 135 (14.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 607 (66.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 742 (81.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 101 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 681 | 74.7% |
| White | 104 | 11.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 299 | 32.8% |
| 7th Grade | 293 | 32.1% |
| 8th Grade | 320 | 35.1% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
11.2
District:
9.6
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
29.8%
District:
38.0%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
20.2%
District:
17.6%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
20.1%
District:
20.1%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
20.5%
District:
14.5%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$78,580
District:
$66,750
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$51,198
District:
$49,976
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$46,500
District:
$47,285
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,487
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,670
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$50,980
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$61,454
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
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