KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kennedy Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 502 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Kennedy Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kennedy Middle School, located at 520 N. Pierpont Ave in Rockford, Illinois, is a public middle school serving students in the Rockford Public School District (District 205). The school is situated in a central area of Rockford and serves a diverse student body, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger urban district, Kennedy Middle School emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of the traditional classroom setting.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school. In addition to its standard curriculum, Kennedy Middle School often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student literacy, character development, and college and career readiness. Like many schools in the Rockford district, Kennedy places a high priority on building community partnerships and encouraging parental involvement to help close achievement gaps and provide students with the resources they need to succeed both academically and personally.

For more information, contact Kennedy Middle School at (815) 654-4880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.