KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
KENNEDY MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD school district, located in PHARR, TX with about 669 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 50 teachers, KENNEDY MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 600 W Hall Acres Rd in Pharr, Texas, is a key campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often leveraging the district’s focus on bilingual education, college readiness, and innovative instructional technology to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Rio Grande Valley.
Beyond its core curriculum, KENNEDY MIDDLE School actively integrates community engagement and extracurricular opportunities to foster student growth. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by PSJA ISD, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students through athletics, fine arts, and various academic clubs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic programs, the official district website at [psja.k12.tx.us](http://psja.k12.tx.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and campus-specific news.
For more information, contact KENNEDY MIDDLE at (956) 354-2650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PHARR, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
http://psja.k12.tx.us
KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PHARR, TX with about 669 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
- Total Students:
- 669
- Teachers:
- 50.94
- 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 669 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.5%
- White
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.