Kennedy Middle School

601 RANDOLPH AVE E
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537

www.fergusfalls.k12.mn.us/

769 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Kennedy Middle School, located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, serves as a key educational institution within the Fergus Falls Public School District. Situated on Randolph Avenue East, the school is dedicated to supporting the academic and social development of students during their crucial middle school years. The school fosters a learning environment that encourages curiosity, character growth, and preparation for the transition to high school, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Fergus Falls community.

By leveraging resources from the broader school district, Kennedy Middle School provides a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work collaboratively with families to ensure each student feels valued and challenged. Prospective families and community members can learn more about their current programs, academic calendar, and school initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.fergusfalls.k12.mn.us/.

769

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	671
Hispanic	36
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
671 (87.3 %)
Two or More
42 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (4.7 %)
Black
15 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
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:	FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)998-0544
Website:	http://www.fergusfalls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 5 189

Grade 6 170

Grade 7 217

Grade 8 193