School Overview
Kennedy Middle School is a public middle school located in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Gallant Lane, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment for adolescents in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for being part of a growing suburban community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs.

As a CMS institution, Kennedy Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs intended to encourage student engagement beyond the classroom. The school focuses on building a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an official presence through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools web portal, which serves as the primary hub for communication and school-related resources.
990
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Middle
Demographic Student Count
White68
Hispanic410
Black388
Asian78
Two or More43
American Indian3
  • Hispanic
    410 (41.4%)
  • Black
    388 (39.2%)
  • Asian
    78 (7.9%)
  • White
    68 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    43 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
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: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone: (980)343-5540
Website: http://www.cmsk12.org/kennedyMS
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 987
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 335
Grade 7 342
Grade 8 313

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennedy Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6335
Grade 7342
Grade 8313
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennedy Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female44144.5%
Male54955.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)