YMLA AT JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE

GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
2205 SE 4TH ST
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051
467 Students
Not reported M - M
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
  • 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: Closed
School Level: Not reported
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: M - M
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
Gender Ratio