KENNEDY MIDDLE

kennedy.aps.edu

296 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kennedy Middle School, located at 721 Tomasita NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public middle school serving the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to community engagement and clear communication between staff, parents, and students. With a focus on inclusive practices, Kennedy Middle School works to integrate diverse student needs into its daily operations, striving to maintain a safe, collaborative campus. As part of the larger APS system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to help students achieve proficiency in core subjects, while also offering a look into the school's daily life, administrative policies, and student support services.

296

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	196
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
196 (66.2%)
American Indian
33 (11.1%)
White
30 (10.1%)
Two or More
16 (5.4%)
Black
14 (4.7%)
Asian
6 (2.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)298-6701
Website:	http://kennedy.aps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
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 94

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	94
Grade 7	104
Grade 8	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	49.7%
Male	149	50.3%

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