Kennedy Middle School

kennedy.4j.lane.edu/

350 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kennedy Middle School, located on Bailey Hill Road in Eugene, Oregon, is a public middle school within the Eugene School District 4J. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school by offering a comprehensive range of core subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities that encourage exploration in the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school community at Kennedy is known for its focus on inclusivity and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Kennedy Middle School supports a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and interest-based groups, which help students build leadership skills and form strong peer connections. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and maintaining strong communication with families, Kennedy strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents in the Eugene area.

350

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	65
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	41
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
225 (64.3%)
Hispanic
65 (18.6%)
Two or More
41 (11.7%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eugene SD 4J
Phone:	(541)790-5500
Website:	http://kennedy.4j.lane.edu/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 6 110

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennedy Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	110
Grade 7	114
Grade 8	126

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennedy Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	49.7%
Male	176	50.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th