IS 250 ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE)

www.rfkschools.org

254 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 250, formally known as The Robert F. Kennedy Community Middle School, is a public school located in the Fresh Meadows/Flushing area of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is deeply committed to the philosophy of its namesake, focusing on community service, social responsibility, and academic excellence. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to develop their personal voice while preparing for the academic rigor of high school.

Academically, IS 250 is known for offering a diverse range of programs, including honors classes, specialized arts and music electives, and a strong emphasis on technology and STEM integration. Beyond the classroom, the school prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring various sports teams, student clubs, and community outreach initiatives that help students connect with the local neighborhood. By prioritizing both character development and scholastic achievement, the school aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their future communities.

254

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 250 ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	115
Black	62
Asian	56
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
115 (45.3%)
Black
62 (24.4%)
Asian
56 (22.0%)
White
14 (5.5%)
Two or More
5 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Phone:	(718)591-9000
Website:	http://www.rfkschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 75

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 99