John F. Kennedy Middle

2087 Hobson PIKE
Antioch, TN 37013

schools.mnps.org/john-f-kennedy-middle-prep

747 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle Prep, located in Antioch, Tennessee, is part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population in the southeastern part of the county, offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and numeracy, while providing students with access to various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

As a middle prep school, John F. Kennedy focuses on preparing students for the rigorous expectations of high school through a combination of core subjects and elective programs. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Antioch community to promote student engagement and personal development. By leveraging district-wide resources, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its learners, ensuring that students have the academic foundation and social-emotional skills necessary to succeed in their future educational pursuits.

747

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	386
Black	235
Asian	21
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
386 (51.7%)
Black
235 (31.5%)
White
91 (12.2%)
Asian
21 (2.8%)
Two or More
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)501-7900
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/john-f-kennedy-middle-prep
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 249

Grade 7 248

Grade 8 250