YMLA AT JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE

www.gpisd.org/ymla

467 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) at John F. Kennedy Middle School is a specialized, single-gender campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. Designed specifically for male students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on developing well-rounded young men by integrating rigorous academics with leadership training, character development, and service learning. By utilizing a "boy-centered" approach to education, the school aims to create an environment that caters to the specific learning styles and developmental needs of young men, helping them prepare for success in high school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, YMLA emphasizes a culture of discipline, mentorship, and professional expectations. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and leadership initiatives that build confidence and responsibility. By fostering a close-knit community of peers and dedicated educators, the academy seeks to cultivate future leaders who are academically prepared, community-minded, and equipped with the social and professional skills necessary to navigate their future educational and career paths.

467

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YMLA AT JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	373
Black	47
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
373 (79.9 %)
Black
47 (10.1 %)
White
30 (6.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)264-8651
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/ymla
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 153

Grade 7 127

Grade 8 187