Is Northeast Middle School a good school?

Northeast Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend Northeast Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 557 students attended Northeast Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Northeast Middle School?

Students at Northeast Middle School are 41% African American, 39% Hispanic, 8% White, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Northeast Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually go on to attend Northeast High

Northeast Middle School

Summary:

Northeast Middle School is a public middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 555 students. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 school district, which is ranked 338 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northeast Middle School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Missouri over the past several years, with rankings between 444 and 582 out of the state's middle schools. The school has received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating very poor performance. Academically, the school's performance is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 6.2% of 7th-grade students and 3.2% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.6% and 30.6%, respectively. The school also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.0% to 74.3% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Interestingly, the nearby Central Middle School and Lincoln College Academy Middle, which also serve predominantly low-income student populations, have significantly higher academic performance than Northeast Middle School. For example, Lincoln College Academy Middle has consistently ranked among the top 15% of middle schools in the state and has much higher proficiency rates in core subject areas. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Northeast Middle School, ranging from $13,207 to $17,753 per student over the past few years, this higher spending does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that the issue may be more complex than just a lack of resources.

Detail:

Public 7-8

4904 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124-2902

(816) 418-3400

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
444^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,753

Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northeast High

Feeder schools for Northeast Middle School:

Elementary:	Garfield Elementary
	Gladstone Elementary
	James Elementary
	Phillis Wheatley Elementary
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	Pitcher Elementary
	Primitivo Garcia Elementary
	Rogers Elementary
	Trailwoods Elementary
	Wendell Phillips Elementary
	Whittier Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 557

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.9%

Hispanic:

39.5%

White:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northeast Middle School ranks worse than 98.4% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.7. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (40.9%), Hispanic (39.5%), White (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 12.7. 1 middle schools in the Kansas City 33 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Northeast Middle School employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northeast Middle School is $17,753, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Kansas City 33 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northeast Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northeast Middle School 444^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Northeast Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 338^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2017	1.44	563^rd	568	0.9%
2019	1.23	582^nd	587	0.9%
2021	4.09	447^th	454	1.5%
2022	3.91	451^st	459	1.7%
2023	5.23	447^th	459	2.6%
2024	4.70	444^th	451	1.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	10.28	68^th	68	0.0%
2023	12.16	67^th	68	1.5%
2024	9.38	71^st	72	1.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	2.65	480^th	482	0.4%
2021	6.32	367^th	371	1.1%
2022	7.69	358^th	365	1.9%
2023	8.40	371^st	382	2.9%
2024	7.08	372^nd	378	1.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.14	155^th	162	4.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	1.40	38^th	38	0.0%
2021	5.78	13^th	13	0.0%
2022	7.15	15^th	16	6.3%
2023	11.03	15^th	16	6.3%
2024	7.02	9^th	10	10.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	9.67	133^rd	135	1.5%
2022	9.12	147^th	148	0.7%
2023	14.52	143^rd	153	6.5%
2024	11.70	140^th	144	2.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	3.29	130^th	130	0.0%
2021	6.61	67^th	67	0.0%
2022	8.76	77^th	78	1.3%
2023	8.04	74^th	74	0.0%
2024	7.94	74^th	74	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Northeast Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	5.97	375^th	381	1.6%
2023	7.87	372^nd	385	3.4%
2024	6.81	372^nd	379	1.8%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Northeast Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	50	141	17	143	0	0	5	356
2016	81	302	47	264	4	1	6	705
2017	72	256	61	278	3	2	5	677
2018	64	287	67	298	3	6	8	733
2019	60	331	64	311	1	4	17	788
2020	63	331	65	296	1	4	12	772
2021	55	273	65	260	1	8	11	673
2022	51	244	52	224	1	5	9	586
2023	42	258	46	201	2	4	2	555
2024	47	228	45	220	1	5	11	557

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 Northeast Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	356	28.0	12.7	100
2016	705	52.0	13.5	99.6
2017	677	56.3	12.0	100
2018	733	53.7	13.6	100
2019	788	54.1	14.5	99.6
2020	772	52.4	14.7	99.6
2021	673	59.2	11.3	99.6
2022	586	48.0	12.2	99.5
2023	555	46.8	11.8	99.5
2024	557	43.8	12.7	100

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 Northeast Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	356	28.0	12.7	100
2016	705	52.0	13.5	99.6
2017	677	56.3	12.0	100
2018	733	53.7	13.6	100
2019	788	54.1	14.5	99.6
2020	772	52.4	14.7	99.6
2021	673	59.2	11.3	99.6
2022	586	48.0	12.2	99.5
2023	555	46.8	11.8	99.5
2024	557	43.8	12.7	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northeast Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,367 (9.3%)	$13,260 (90.7%)	$14,627
2020	$1,349 (10.2%)	$11,858 (89.8%)	$13,207
2021	$1,909 (12.2%)	$13,691 (87.8%)	$15,600
2022	$2,921 (16.5%)	$14,832 (83.5%)	$17,753

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeast Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 582^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 447^th of 459 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Northeast Middle School)	3.3	8.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)	12.8	22.3	9.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)	6.7	4.6	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)	21.1	20.2	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Northeast Middle School)	10.1	7.5	2.6%
8th Grade Science (Kansas City 33)	24.8	18.3	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northeast Middle School)	9.1	10.2	1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)	23.8	23.4	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	788	555	29.6%
African American	331	258	22.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	64	46	28.1%
Hispanic	311	201	35.4%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	60	42	30%
Two or More Races	17	2	88.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	99.5%	0.2%

Schools Near Northeast Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northeast Middle School	Public	7-8	4904 Independence Avenue	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3400	557	44	12.7	100.0%	47 (8.4%)	228 (40.9%)	220 (39.5%)	45 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	11 (2.0%)	4.7	444^th of 451 public middle schools	1.6%		5.2	447^th of 459 public middle schools	2.6%	3			6.2	3.2		6.1			6.6	9.2		$17,753	$2,921	$14,832
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	5000 E.17th St.	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City Girls Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-2573	135	22	6.1	100.0%	9 (6.7%)	91 (67.4%)	29 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	22.7	361^st of 451 public middle schools	20.0%		22.4	372^nd of 459 public middle schools	19.0%	11	4.0	18.8	21.1	32.7	12.0	21.0	20.0	19.5	14.0	18.7		$26,025	$9,207	$16,819
Frontier School Of Innovation-M	Public, Charter	6-8	1575 Universal Dr.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	302	30	9.9	76.8%	28 (9.3%)	37 (12.3%)	228 (75.5%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	53.7	208^th of 451 public middle schools	53.9%		60.3	164^th of 459 public middle schools	64.3%	44		31.4	35.8	69.5		35.4		27.8	23.8	52.1		$13,513	$2,308	$11,204
Lincoln College Academy Middle	Public	6-8	2012 E 23rd Street	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-1500	578	33	17.4	100.0%	168 (29.1%)	216 (37.4%)	138 (23.9%)	29 (5.0%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.3%)	84.4	46^th of 451 public middle schools	89.8%		82.3	54^th of 459 public middle schools	88.2%	8		56.1	51.3			48.1		54.7	45.7	62.4	85.8	$15,385	$2,855	$12,530
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	3611 East Linwood	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2100	410	36	11.4	100.0%	21 (5.1%)	304 (74.1%)	65 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	11 (2.7%)	4.6	445^th of 451 public middle schools	1.3%		4.6	452^nd of 459 public middle schools	1.5%	7			5.6	4.0		5.1			7.0	8.8		$17,165	$2,832	$14,334
Eastgate 6th Grade Center	Public	6	4700 NE Parvin Rd	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5270	639	51	12.6	72.5%	264 (41.3%)	140 (21.9%)	112 (17.5%)	33 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	73 (11.4%)								(n/a)		40.2						35.7				$12,395	$519	$11,876
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS	Public, Charter	6-8	201 E Armour Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 800-8771	273	14	19.8	16.5%	176 (64.5%)	33 (12.1%)	22 (8.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (14.7%)	91.9	27^th of 451 public middle schools	94.0%		89.5	32^nd of 459 public middle schools	93.0%	5		68.7	45.8			74.6		64.2		86.6	92.0	$13,702	$516	$13,185
Guadalupe Centers Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2640 Belleview Street	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 472-4120	354	33	10.7	99.2%	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	345 (97.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.8	427^th of 451 public middle schools	5.3%		18.2	391^st of 459 public middle schools	14.8%	36		11.7	14.3	13.4		9.8		6.3	13.3	12.6		$17,009	$2,059	$14,950
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle	Public	6-8	2800 S Hardy Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5380	886	54	16.4	83.1%	362 (40.9%)	143 (16.1%)	311 (35.1%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	56 (6.3%)	22.4	362^nd of 451 public middle schools	19.7%		23.2	369^th of 459 public middle schools	19.6%	7		26.8	15.7	7.8		23.9		25.1	22.3	26.7		$10,704	$2,399	$8,305
Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3435 Broadway Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Citizens Of The World Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 499-8000	135	10	12.9	69.6%	27 (20.0%)	65 (48.1%)	32 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)	18	388^th of 451 public middle schools	14.0%		23.3	367^th of 459 public middle schools	20.0%	21	26.5	12.0	13.9	16.7	30.5	25.0	30.6	28.0	11.2			$11,251	$981	$10,270

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