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Best Middle Schools in Kansas City, Missouri
Compare 57 middle schools in Kansas City. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
57
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
70,027
Total Students
Across Kansas City
12.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
57 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score8%
ELA Assessment Score12%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 768 students at M. L. King Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Middle Schools in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri offers 57 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.
Center Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
326 E 103Rd St, Kansas City, MO 64114
1.6
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
Faxon Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1320 E 32Nd Terr, Kansas City, MO 64109
1.5
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Whittier Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1012 Bales, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.4
Rating
Students
550
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
11%
Kipp Endeavor Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2700 E 18Th St, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.3
Rating
Students
665
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
Genesis School Inc.
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3800 E 44Th St, Kansas City, MO 64130
1.2
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
2415 Agnes Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127
1.1
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
10%
Hogan Preparatory Acad Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 7-8
6409 Agnes, Kansas City, MO 64132
1
Rating
Students
134
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
1%
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elem
charter schoolmiddlePK-6
2803 E 51St St, Kansas City, MO 64130
1
Rating
Students
391
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3400 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109
1
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
6%
Northeast Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
4904 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124
1
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
6%
B. Banneker Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
7050 Askew, Kansas City, MO 64132
1
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
2%
M. L. King Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
4848 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110
1
Rating
Students
768
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
8%
Central Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
3611 East Linwood, Kansas City, MO 64128
1
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Primitivo Garcia Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
1000 W 17Th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
1
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
George Melcher Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
3958 Chelsea, Kansas City, MO 64130
1
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Hickman Mills Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9010A Old Santa Fe Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
0
Rating
Students
590
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Platte Purchase Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9400 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 64155
0
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many middle schools are in Kansas City, Missouri?
There are several middle schools in Kansas City, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.
What is the best middle school in Kansas City?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Kansas City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Kansas City?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Kansas City is 12.2:1.