Kennedy Learning School
1000 North Highland Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | (336) 727-2085
- Grades: 6-9
- Student Enrollment: 235

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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 235 middle and high school students from grades 6-9
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1000 N Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- Principal or Admin: Ms Kay Rogers
- Fax: (336) 727-8559
- Website: www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details
- Forsyth County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,735
- Graduation Rate: 75.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.7
- Enrolled Students: 52,672
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 235
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 33.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 7.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 146 (62.1%)
- Females: 89 (37.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 8 (3.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 219 (93.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 227 (96.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.4% |
| Black | 138 | 58.7% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 18.7% |
| White | 40 | 17.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 47 | 20.0% |
| 7th Grade | 71 | 30.2% |
| 8th Grade | 107 | 45.5% |
| 9th Grade | 10 | 4.3% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Kennedy Learning School performed on average much worse than most other schools across the state on EOC and EOG state exams in the following subjects:
- Algebra I
- English I
- Math
- Physical Science
- Reading
- Science
AYP Information (2010)
Overall AYP Met: No
EOC - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
EOC - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.1% | 72.6% | 77.9% |
| 2009 | 27.5% | 60.9% | 67.9% |
| English I Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.6% | 81.0% | 82.8% |
| 2009 | 34.5% | 71.6% | 74.3% |
| Physical Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.4% | 59.9% | 76.4% |
| 2009 | 16.3% | 48.0% | 62.7% |
EOG - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.6% | 80.7% | 81.1% |
| 2009 | 29.7% | 77.1% | 78.7% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.2% | 73.2% | 76.6% |
| 2009 | 16.2% | 69.1% | 72.2% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.3% | 79.0% | 80.8% |
| 2009 | 14.3% | 76.9% | 79.1% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 65.1% | 67.6% |
| 2009 | 16.0% | 63.0% | 65.7% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.6% | 83.6% | 84.6% |
| 2009 | 43.2% | 76.3% | 81.2% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.8% | 68.8% | 70.3% |
| 2009 | 31.7% | 64.3% | 67.5% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.8% | 70.0% | 73.5% |
| 2009 | 22.2% | 62.9% | 68.3% |
Source: NC Department of Education 2009-2010
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