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Kennedy Junior High School

2929 Green Trails Dr, Lisle, IL 60532Naperville CUSD 203 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
931
Students
Total enrolled
$22,453
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 57% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 931 students in grades 06–08 in Lisle, Illinois.
57% above average funding
District spends $22,453 per pupil, 57% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Kennedy Junior High School is a large middle in Lisle, Illinois, serving grades 06–08 with 931 students. The district invests $22,453 per student — 57% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Kennedy Junior High School

931
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
65
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution476 male · 455 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 99 students
Student Composition
38%
49%
Asian38%
White49%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 172771005436

Academic Outcomes at Kennedy Junior High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60532

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,453Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,453
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,879
Student Support$4,266
Administration$2,694
Operations$3,368
Other$2,245
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,453 spent per student, an estimated $9,947 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
70%
State government
25.6%
Local (property tax)
69.9%
Federal programs
4.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,453/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Elmwood Elem SchoolSteeple Run Elem SchoolBeebe Elem SchoolMill Street Elem School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Jefferson Jr High SchoolLincoln Jr High SchoolWashington Jr High SchoolMadison Jr High School
↓
High School
Naperville North High SchoolNaperville Central High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDuPage County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNaperville CUSD 203 →
Phone: (630)420-3220
NCES ID: 172771005436
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lisle seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Naperville CUSD 203
High
Naperville North High School
2,553 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
High
Naperville Central High School
2,551 students · 09–12
● 47 opp16% FRL
Mid
Jefferson Jr High School
817 students · 06–08
● 54 opp29% FRL
Mid
Lincoln Jr High School
766 students · 06–08
● 60 opp14% FRL
Elem
Elmwood Elem School
712 students · KG–05
● 47 opp16% FRL
Elem
Steeple Run Elem School
638 students · KG–05
● 47 opp20% FRL
Elem
Beebe Elem School
616 students · KG–05
● 54 opp22% FRL
Elem
Mill Street Elem School
590 students · KG–05
● 54 opp30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2929 Green Trails Dr, Lisle, IL 60532
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.