JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GALLUP school district, located in GALLUP, NM with about 666 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 37 teachers, JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE School, located in Gallup, New Mexico, is a key academic institution within the Gallup McKinley County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent students. By providing a structured middle school curriculum, the campus aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while addressing the unique educational needs of the Gallup area's diverse population.
The school emphasizes community engagement and educational accessibility, operating under the broader framework of the district’s goals for student achievement. In addition to core academic subjects, the school encourages student participation in various programs and activities designed to build character and essential life skills. Through its commitment to a supportive learning environment, JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE School strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared for the challenges of the future.
For more information, contact JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE at (505) 721-1051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GALLUP, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
http://kem.gmcs.k12.nm.us/
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GALLUP, NM with about 666 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GALLUP
- Total Students:
- 666
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 666 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 72% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 72.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.5%
- White
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.