KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kennedy Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 978 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Kennedy Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public middle school located in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on Gallant Lane, the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment for adolescents in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for being part of a growing suburban community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while addressing their social and emotional developmental needs.

As a CMS institution, Kennedy Middle offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs intended to encourage student engagement beyond the classroom. The school focuses on building a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an official presence through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools web portal, which serves as the primary hub for communication and school-related resources.

For more information, contact Kennedy Middle at (980) 343-5540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4000 Gallant Ln
Charlotte, NC 28273-3208
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KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Charlotte, NC with about 978 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
978
Teachers:
57.52
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 978 students

Black or African American
41.4%
Hispanic/Latino
33.6%
White
15.1%
Asian
6.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.