Is Kearney Junior High a good school?

Yes! Kearney Junior High is one of the best secondary schools in the state. It ranks 19 th of 459 Missouri secondary schools.

How many students attend Kearney Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 566 students attended Kearney Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Kearney Junior High?

Students at Kearney Junior High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Kearney Junior High School in Kearney MO

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kearney Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Junior High 19^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Kearney Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Kearney R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney R-I 27^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Kearney Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2007	82.46	44^th	624	92.9%
2009	88.87	17^th	601	97.2%
2010	88.57	25^th	614	95.9%
2011	92.67	11^th	625	98.2%
2012	91.08	16^th	623	97.4%
2013	70.27	134^th	649	79.4%
2014	65.84	191^st	633	69.8%
2015	72.65	112^th	585	80.9%
2016	57.10	181^st	435	58.4%
2017	74.24	99^th	568	82.6%
2019	88.87	28^th	587	95.2%
2021	88.41	28^th	454	93.8%
2022	87.97	33^rd	459	92.8%
2023	92.31	19^th	459	95.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kearney Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.90	1^st	192	99.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kearney Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	77.23	50^th	482	89.6%
2023	97.35	5^th	382	98.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kearney Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	95.96	2^nd	204	99.0%
2021	75.67	20^th	195	89.7%
2022	94.50	4^th	187	97.9%

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Rank History for White students at Kearney Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	86.19	39^th	527	92.6%
2021	83.30	36^th	376	90.4%
2022	81.92	43^rd	381	88.7%
2023	88.28	28^th	385	92.7%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kearney Junior High

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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	505	505
1992	555	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
1993	569	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1994	571	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
1995	401	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1996	401	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1997	421	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1998	454	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1999	475	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	481
2000	482	2	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	497
2001	455	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	460
2002	543	2	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	553
2003	543	2	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	553
2004	298	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	283	2	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	293
2007	856	10	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	874
2008	580	5	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	591
2009	616	6	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	636
2010	575	6	5	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	602
2011	582	9	7	18	1	1	0	0	618
2012	559	9	6	14	3	1	1	0	593
2013	560	7	8	19	4	1	1	0	600
2014	578	7	6	18	1	0	2	0	612
2015	562	9	5	9	0	1	3	0	589
2016	571	10	3	11	2	1	11	0	609
2017	551	6	2	15	1	0	12	0	587
2018	526	5	3	19	1	0	15	0	569
2019	534	6	1	17	1	0	15	0	574
2020	505	4	1	14	1	0	15	0	540
2021	510	7	4	17	2	0	18	0	558
2022	506	1	5	25	2	0	19	0	558
2023	516	3	2	28	1	0	16	0	566

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 Kearney Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	505	27.0	18.7	n/a
1992	561	28.0	20.0	3.6
1993	575	27.4	21.0	6.8
1994	575	29.0	19.8	5
1995	411	22.8	18.0	7.1
1996	411	22.8	18.0	7.1
1997	432	24.0	18.0	2.3
1998	461	24.4	18.9	3.7
1999	481	26.7	18.0	4.2
2000	497	28.3	17.6	3.6
2001	460	27.7	16.6	5.2
2002	553	31.3	17.7	6.3
2003	553	31.3	17.7	6.3
2004	300	18.6	16.1	7.3
2005	293	18.4	15.9	5.8
2007	874	45.5	19.2	8.6
2008	591	35.2	16.8	8.1
2009	636	35.4	17.9	10.5
2010	602	32.7	18.4	13.3
2011	618	33.2	18.5	13.4
2012	593	33.1	17.8	15.9
2013	600	33.1	18.1	15.5
2014	612	33.2	18.4	14.2
2015	589	33.0	17.8	12.7
2016	609	33.0	18.4	12.8
2017	587	34.3	17.1	12.9
2018	569	34.1	16.6	14.6
2019	574	34.6	16.5	15.9
2020	540	34.2	15.7	10.6
2021	558	33.5	16.6	12.4
2022	558	34.8	16.0	10.9
2023	566	35.8	15.8	15.9

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 Kearney Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	505	27.0	18.7	n/a
1992	561	28.0	20.0	3.6
1993	575	27.4	21.0	6.8
1994	575	29.0	19.8	5
1995	411	22.8	18.0	7.1
1996	411	22.8	18.0	7.1
1997	432	24.0	18.0	2.3
1998	461	24.4	18.9	3.7
1999	481	26.7	18.0	4.2
2000	497	28.3	17.6	3.6
2001	460	27.7	16.6	5.2
2002	553	31.3	17.7	6.3
2003	553	31.3	17.7	6.3
2004	300	18.6	16.1	7.3
2005	293	18.4	15.9	5.8
2007	874	45.5	19.2	8.6
2008	591	35.2	16.8	8.1
2009	636	35.4	17.9	10.5
2010	602	32.7	18.4	13.3
2011	618	33.2	18.5	13.4
2012	593	33.1	17.8	15.9
2013	600	33.1	18.1	15.5
2014	612	33.2	18.4	14.2
2015	589	33.0	17.8	12.7
2016	609	33.0	18.4	12.8
2017	587	34.3	17.1	12.9
2018	569	34.1	16.6	14.6
2019	574	34.6	16.5	15.9
2020	540	34.2	15.7	10.6
2021	558	33.5	16.6	12.4
2022	558	34.8	16.0	10.9
2023	566	35.8	15.8	15.9

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 Kearney Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$180 (2.1%)	$8,353 (97.9%)	$8,533
2020	$200 (2.2%)	$8,795 (97.8%)	$8,996
2021	$338 (3.6%)	$9,042 (96.4%)	$9,379
2022	$310 (3.1%)	$9,832 (96.9%)	$10,142

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kearney Junior High

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 28^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 19^th of 459 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Junior High)	44.3	67.5	23.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	44.3	67.5	23.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Kearney Junior High)	68.8	59	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Kearney R-I)	68.8	59	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Junior High)	66	57.2	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)	66	57.2	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Kearney Junior High)	55.6	51.9	3.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Kearney R-I)	54.3	51.6	2.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	574	566	1.4%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	17	28	64.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	534	516	3.4%
Two or More Races	15	16	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.9%	15.9%	0%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAP Mathematics (2023)	MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Kearney Junior High	Public	8-9	2215 S Campus St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-2650	566	36	15.8	15.9%	516 (91.2%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)								(n/a)	67.5	59.0	57.2	51.9	$10,142	$310	$9,832

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