Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center

11115 Bennington Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades 8, Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center 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 8% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center's student population of 361 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
361 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center 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 Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1990 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center's ranking?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is ranked #1990 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center often compared to?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center?
361 students attend Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center offer ?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center part of?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center located?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is located in the Loma Vista neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Loma Vista.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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