Middle School

Summary:

Middle School is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Kansas City, MO, with a student population of 141 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-income families, and a relatively low school ranking compared to nearby charter schools.

Academically, Middle School's performance, as measured by MAP test proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 23.1%, compared to the state average of 39.1%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools, with a ranking of 367 out of 459 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the nearby charter schools, such as Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle, Brookside Charter Middle School, and Kansas City Girls Prep Academy, generally have higher academic performance and better school rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic outcomes.

One interesting finding is the fluctuating racial makeup of Middle School's student population, with a decrease in the percentage of White students (from 40.62% in 2020-2021 to 25.53% in 2022-2023) and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school also has a high percentage of students (57.45% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite these challenges, the school's diverse student population and unique factors may provide opportunities for further exploration and improvement.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 3435 Broadway Blvd
       Kansas City, MO  64111-2403


(816) 499-8000

District: Citizens Of The World Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,251 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.1%
White:
25.5%
Hispanic:
24.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Middle School ranks worse than 80% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.1%), White (25.5%), Hispanic (24.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Middle School employs 9.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School is $11,251.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 367th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Middle School in the ranking list.)

Citizens Of The World Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Citizens Of The World Charter 326th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.84 411th 454 9.5%
2022 40.78 282nd 459 38.6%
2023 23.33 367th 459 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 26 22 0 5 1 0 10 0 64
2022 35 44 0 23 1 0 12 0 115
2023 36 58 1 34 2 0 10 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 64 6.2 10.2 42.2
2022 115 13.2 8.6 16.5
2023 141 9.4 15.0 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 64 6.2 10.2 42.2
2022 115 13.2 8.6 16.5
2023 141 9.4 15.0 57.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $337 (3.1%) $10,454 (96.9%) $10,791
2021 $1,213 (13.2%) $7,956 (86.8%) $9,169
2022 $981 (8.7%) $10,270 (91.3%) $11,251

Data source: Missouri Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Middle School

Students at Middle School are 41% African American, 26% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Missouri middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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