KENNEDY MIDDLE

psja.k12.tx.us

580 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

580

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	575
Black	1
Asian	2

Hispanic
575 (99.1 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone:	(956)354-2650
Website:	http://psja.k12.tx.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
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 6 170

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 208