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Madison Jr High School vs. Kennedy Junior High School

Should you attend Madison Jr High School or Kennedy Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Madison Jr High School
1000 River Oak Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Kennedy Junior High School
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Madison Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Kennedy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 558 students in grades 6-8, Madison Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 917 students in grades 6-8, Kennedy Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
558 students
917 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Madison Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kennedy Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Madison Jr High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kennedy Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Madison Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kennedy Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Madison Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#227 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
#36 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Madison Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kennedy Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 10% in IL)
71%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kennedy Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Madison Jr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kennedy Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
195
307
Grade 7 Students
175
284
Grade 8 Students
188
326

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Madison Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kennedy Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Madison Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kennedy Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Madison Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kennedy Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Madison Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kennedy Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Madison Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kennedy Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Madison Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kennedy Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Madison Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kennedy Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Madison Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kennedy Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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