Middle School

3435 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades 5-8, 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Middle School's student population of 135 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

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 Middle School is 0.67, 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)
#1442 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle School 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.
35-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School 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.
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle School 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%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle School 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
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle School's ranking?
Middle School is ranked #1442 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Middle School?
135 students attend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School?
Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middle School offer ?
Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Middle School located?
Middle School is located in the Old Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Hyde Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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