Center Middle

Summary:

Center Middle is a public middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 560 students. The school is part of the Center 58 school district, which is ranked 317 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Center Middle faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (63.39%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on MAP assessments, is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 22.5% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 43.7%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (66.43% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Grandview Middle, which is located just 5.77 miles away, Center Middle is underperforming. Grandview Middle had significantly higher proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts across all grade levels. Despite the challenges, Center Middle's per-student spending ($15,956 in 2021-2022) is higher than the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to explore strategies to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 326 E 103rd St
       Kansas City, MO  64114-4736


(816) 612-4000

District: Center 58

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,956 Help


Students who attend Center Middle usually attend:

High:    Center Senior High

Feeder schools for Center Middle:

Elementary:    Boone Elementary
    Center Elementary
    Indian Creek Elementary
    Red Bridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  560

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.4%
White:
14.3%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Center Middle ranks worse than 85.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.97. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (63.4%), White (14.3%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Middle is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Middle is $15,956.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Center Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Middle 394th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Center Middle in the ranking list.)

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Center 58:

SchoolDigger ranks Center 58 317th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center Middle

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Rank History for all students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.01 564th 619 8.9%
2007 25.38 550th 624 11.9%
2008 20.79 577th 624 7.5%
2009 22.44 535th 601 11.0%
2010 33.86 496th 614 19.2%
2011 28.33 531st 625 15.0%
2012 22.86 547th 623 12.2%
2013 29.17 550th 649 15.3%
2014 24.13 550th 633 13.1%
2015 28.47 468th 585 20.0%
2016 19.86 378th 435 13.1%
2017 20.61 493rd 568 13.2%
2018 19.24 479th 552 13.2%
2019 13.70 537th 587 8.5%
2021 16.79 388th 454 14.5%
2022 13.94 410th 459 10.7%
2023 17.97 394th 459 14.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.45 89th 98 9.2%
2022 23.76 38th 45 15.6%
2023 22.20 36th 44 18.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.00 373rd 422 11.6%
2019 14.95 452nd 482 6.2%
2021 18.92 335th 371 9.7%
2022 12.70 348th 365 4.7%
2023 22.32 330th 382 13.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.75 129th 162 20.4%
2019 12.63 197th 204 3.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.90 37th 104 64.4%
2019 22.66 112th 121 7.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.72 86th 129 33.3%
2019 25.81 117th 149 21.5%
2021 39.34 87th 135 35.6%
2022 28.31 112th 148 24.3%
2023 33.64 109th 153 28.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.72 43rd 96 55.2%
2019 40.84 82nd 130 36.9%
2021 14.54 66th 67 1.5%
2022 23.79 68th 78 12.8%
2023 33.67 55th 74 25.7%
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Rank History for White students at Center Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.80 130th 479 72.9%
2019 62.61 140th 527 73.4%
2022 38.05 239th 381 37.3%
2023 53.69 159th 385 58.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Center Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 422 422
1992 274 137 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1993 252 128 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 238 164 8 7 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 233 155 18 6 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 233 155 18 6 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 247 170 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 208 195 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 204 202 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 174 206 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2001 162 247 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 208 402 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 208 402 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 181 431 5 29 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2005 159 369 6 27 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 161 381 8 27 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 127 358 8 32 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2008 127 335 5 38 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2009 119 340 8 31 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 108 338 8 39 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2011 99 365 10 42 0 0 0 0 516
2012 95 342 7 52 0 0 26 0 522
2013 92 367 12 42 0 0 29 0 542
2014 93 352 11 35 1 0 28 0 520
2015 88 364 9 40 0 0 24 0 525
2016 91 357 7 46 0 2 28 0 531
2017 98 368 6 60 0 0 35 0 567
2018 98 353 4 50 1 1 32 0 539
2019 104 385 1 56 3 0 53 0 602
2020 105 378 1 55 2 0 50 0 591
2021 95 372 7 58 1 1 47 0 581
2022 87 364 7 63 3 1 45 0 570
2023 80 355 7 64 3 0 51 0 560

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 Center Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 422 32.9 12.8 n/a
1992 428 31.9 13.4 19.4
1993 391 29.3 13.3 30.7
1994 419 29.3 14.3 32.2
1995 414 31.4 13.2 34.8
1996 414 31.4 13.2 34.8
1997 438 32.4 13.5 32.2
1998 419 34.3 12.2 30.1
1999 428 35.5 12.1 42.1
2000 400 33.8 11.8 0
2001 429 35.1 12.2 50.3
2002 636 47.8 13.3 49.8
2003 636 47.8 13.3 49.8
2004 649 45.9 14.1 50.8
2005 563 46.6 12.1 58.1
2006 579 49.5 11.7 54.7
2007 526 49.5 10.6 61
2008 505 48.2 10.5 59.8
2009 498 51.3 9.7 72.7
2010 493 49.6 9.9 72.6
2011 516 46.4 11.1 77.1
2012 522 48.0 10.8 78
2013 542 48.2 11.2 77.9
2014 520 49.5 10.4 73.3
2015 525 52.0 10.0 71.4
2016 531 50.0 10.6 75.1
2017 567 47.6 11.9 66.3
2018 539 50.7 10.6 55.5
2019 602 49.9 12.0 64.1
2020 591 47.3 12.4 62.1
2021 581 45.5 12.7 51.6
2022 570 46.0 12.3 38.9
2023 560 48.8 11.4 66.4

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 Center Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 422 32.9 12.8 n/a
1992 428 31.9 13.4 19.4
1993 391 29.3 13.3 30.7
1994 419 29.3 14.3 32.2
1995 414 31.4 13.2 34.8
1996 414 31.4 13.2 34.8
1997 438 32.4 13.5 32.2
1998 419 34.3 12.2 30.1
1999 428 35.5 12.1 42.1
2000 400 33.8 11.8 0
2001 429 35.1 12.2 50.3
2002 636 47.8 13.3 49.8
2003 636 47.8 13.3 49.8
2004 649 45.9 14.1 50.8
2005 563 46.6 12.1 58.1
2006 579 49.5 11.7 54.7
2007 526 49.5 10.6 61
2008 505 48.2 10.5 59.8
2009 498 51.3 9.7 72.7
2010 493 49.6 9.9 72.6
2011 516 46.4 11.1 77.1
2012 522 48.0 10.8 78
2013 542 48.2 11.2 77.9
2014 520 49.5 10.4 73.3
2015 525 52.0 10.0 71.4
2016 531 50.0 10.6 75.1
2017 567 47.6 11.9 66.3
2018 539 50.7 10.6 55.5
2019 602 49.9 12.0 64.1
2020 591 47.3 12.4 62.1
2021 581 45.5 12.7 51.6
2022 570 46.0 12.3 38.9
2023 560 48.8 11.4 66.4

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 Center Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $874 (7.0%) $11,567 (93.0%) $12,441
2020 $1,107 (8.5%) $11,983 (91.5%) $13,090
2021 $1,694 (12.4%) $11,969 (87.6%) $13,663
2022 $3,446 (21.6%) $12,510 (78.4%) $15,956

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 394th of 459 Middle schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Center Middle)2322.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Center 58)2322.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center Middle)26.225.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Center 58)26.225.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Center Middle)12.56.3
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Center 58)12.56.3
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Center Middle)25.519.5
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Center 58)25.519.5
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Center Middle)27.622.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Center 58)27.622.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Center Middle)31.522.9
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Center 58)31.522.9
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Center Middle)23.935.5
 11.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Center 58)20.311.9
 8.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students602560
 7%
African American385355
 7.8%
American Indian33
Asian17
 600%
Hispanic5664
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White10480
 23.1%
Two or More Races5351
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%66.4%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Center Middle

Students who attend Center Middle usually go on to attend Center Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended Center Middle.

Students at Center Middle are 63% African American, 14% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Center Middle ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Missouri middle schools.


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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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