JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.kennedy.brevard.k12.fl.us

447 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located in Rockledge, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Brevard Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects and a variety of elective opportunities that cater to different interests and skill sets.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on character development and student involvement. With a commitment to the success of every learner, John F. Kennedy Middle School provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage teamwork and school spirit. The administration and faculty focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to pursue their goals, ensuring that the school remains a vital pillar of the local Rockledge community.

447

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	91
Black	96
Asian	6
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
216 (48.3%)
Black
96 (21.5%)
Hispanic
91 (20.4%)
Two or More
35 (7.8%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)633-3500
Website:	http://www.kennedy.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 237