Adaline E. Kent Middle

kent.kentfieldschools.org/

513 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Adaline E. Kent Middle School (often referred to as Kent Middle School) is the sole middle school serving the Kentfield School District in Marin County, California. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and high performance rankings within the state. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kent Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including robust music and arts programs, competitive athletics, and various student-led clubs. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and is supported by a dedicated local foundation, which helps provide enrichment opportunities and classroom resources. Located in a scenic area of Marin County, the school promotes a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, making it a highly sought-after institution for families in the region.

513

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adaline E. Kent Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	78
Black	6
Asian	26
Two or More	72
Pacific Islander	1

White
328 (64.2 %)
Hispanic
78 (15.3 %)
Two or More
72 (14.1 %)
Asian
26 (5.1 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Kentfield Elementary
Phone:	(415)458-5970
Website:	http://kent.kentfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
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 5 136

Grade 6 134

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 129