John F. Kennedy Middle

www.spsk12.net/jfkms

498 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Suffolk Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum aligned with Virginia’s Standards of Learning to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, John F. Kennedy Middle School places a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and supportive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize community involvement and encourage students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs. By maintaining a focus on character education and collaborative learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader Suffolk community.

498

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John F. Kennedy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	47
Black	348
Asian	1
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

Black
348 (69.9%)
White
75 (15.1%)
Hispanic
47 (9.4%)
Two or More
25 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)934-6212
Website:	http://www.spsk12.net/jfkms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
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 6 174

Grade 7 164

Grade 8 160