KENNEDY MIDDLE

kennedy.aps.edu

331 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kennedy Middle School, located at 721 Tomasita NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public middle school serving the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various educational opportunities.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to community engagement and clear communication between staff, parents, and students. With a focus on inclusive practices, Kennedy Middle School works to integrate diverse student needs into its daily operations, striving to maintain a safe, collaborative campus. As part of the larger APS system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to help students achieve proficiency in core subjects, while also offering a look into the school's daily life, administrative policies, and student support services.

331

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	223
Black	21
Asian	13
Two or More	8
American Indian	30

Hispanic
223 (67.4 %)
White
36 (10.9 %)
American Indian
30 (9.1 %)
Black
21 (6.3 %)
Asian
13 (3.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.4 %)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)298-6701
Website:	http://kennedy.aps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 107

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	107
Grade 7	116
Grade 8	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	51.4%
Male	161	48.6%

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