Serving 566 students in grades 5-8, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School's student population of 566 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
80%
15%
White
3%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School's ranking?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is ranked #1614 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School often compared to?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Charter Middle School, University Academy-middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School?
566 students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School offer ?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School part of?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is part of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District.
In what neighborhood is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School located?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is located in the Blenheim Square Research Hospital neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Blenheim Square Research Hospital.
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