Kendrick Middle School

619 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kendrick Middle School is a public educational institution located in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving students in the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, personal growth, and character development. By offering a diverse curriculum that addresses the core subjects—mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts—the school aims to prepare its middle-grade students for the rigorous academic expectations of high school.

Beyond its academic program, Kendrick Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including clubs and athletics, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential while navigating the formative years of middle school.

619

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kendrick Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	181
Black	419
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
419 (67.7%)
Hispanic
181 (29.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
White
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)472-8400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	619
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 212

Grade 7 211

Grade 8 196