JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHEEKTOWAGA-SLOAN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

305 CAYUGA CREEK RD
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227

www.cheektowagasloan.org

299 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located at 305 Cayuga Creek Road in Cheektowaga, New York, is a central component of the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District. Serving students in the middle grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge students intellectually while providing the necessary social and emotional support essential for early adolescent development.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school is committed to creating a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By leveraging its connection to the broader Cheektowaga-Sloan district, the school maintains a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and families. Those looking for detailed information regarding district policies, school calendars, and academic resources can find comprehensive updates via the district's official website at http://www.cheektowagasloan.org.

299

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	34
Black	35
Asian	25
Two or More	28

White
177 (59.2%)
Black
35 (11.7%)
Hispanic
34 (11.4%)
Two or More
28 (9.4%)
Asian
25 (8.4%)

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:	CHEEKTOWAGA-SLOAN UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)897-7300
Website:	http://www.cheektowagasloan.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 92

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 106