JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

1075 NE 167TH ST
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162

jfk.dadeschools.net

1,074 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School, located in North Miami Beach, Florida, is a public middle school serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that encourages student achievement through a diverse curriculum. By focusing on both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while promoting social and personal growth within the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on utilizing modern educational resources and fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Its official website serves as a central hub for parents and students, providing information on academic programs, school policies, and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, John F. Kennedy Middle School strives to cultivate an environment where middle-schoolers can develop the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

1,074

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	219
Black	790
Asian	26
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Black
790 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
219 (20.4 %)
White
31 (2.9 %)
Asian
26 (2.4 %)
Two or More
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)947-1451
Website:	http://jfk.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,074
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	533
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 6 411

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 339