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Kearney Junior High

Summary:

Kearney Junior High is a public secondary school located in Kearney, Missouri, serving grades 8-9 with a total enrollment of 566 students. The school is part of the Kearney R-I School District, which is ranked 44th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kearney Junior High consistently outperforms the state average in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across subjects like Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, and Algebra I. In 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 63.3% in Mathematics, 49.9% in Science, and 65.5% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 30.6%, 35.7%, and 42.1%, respectively. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate for the end-of-course exam was 64.7% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 41.5%. This strong academic performance has been consistent over the past few years, with Kearney Junior High maintaining a significant advantage over the state averages in all subject areas.

However, Kearney Junior High has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, with rates ranging from 16.4% to 22.8% in recent years. This is an area of concern, as high chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.93% to 15.9% in recent years, suggests that the school serves a more affluent student population compared to the state average. The increased spending per student, from $8,533 in 2018-2019 to $10,142 in 2021-2022, and the smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio decreasing from 16.6 in 2020-2021 to 15.8 in 2022-2023, may be contributing factors to the school's academic success.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 8-9

 2215 S Campus St
       Kearney, MO  64060-8799

(816) 628-2650

District: Kearney R-I

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,142 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Compare Details Kearney Junior High ranks better than 94.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.47. (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: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kearney Junior High is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Kearney Junior High employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kearney Junior High is $10,142.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kearney Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Junior High 24th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Kearney Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Kearney R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney R-I 44th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kearney Junior High

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 82.46 44th 624 92.9%
2009 88.87 17th 601 97.2%
2010 88.57 25th 614 95.9%
2011 92.67 11th 625 98.2%
2012 91.08 16th 623 97.4%
2013 70.27 134th 649 79.4%
2014 65.84 191st 633 69.8%
2015 72.65 112th 585 80.9%
2016 57.10 181st 435 58.4%
2017 74.24 99th 568 82.6%
2019 88.87 28th 587 95.2%
2021 88.41 28th 454 93.8%
2022 87.97 33rd 459 92.8%
2023 92.31 19th 459 95.9%
2024 92.47 24th 451 94.7%
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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 1st 192 99.5%
2024 81.64 20th 194 89.7%
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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 50th 482 89.6%
2023 97.35 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.96 2nd 204 99.0%
2021 75.67 20th 195 89.7%
2022 94.50 4th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.19 39th 527 92.6%
2021 83.30 36th 376 90.4%
2022 81.92 43rd 381 88.7%
2023 88.28 28th 385 92.7%
2024 89.00 33rd 379 91.3%
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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 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
2024 499 3 2 18 0 0 12 0 534

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
2024 534 36.5 14.5 19.3

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
2024 534 36.5 14.5 19.3

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 Kearney Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 28th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 19th 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)44.367.5
 23.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)44.367.5
 23.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Kearney Junior High)68.859
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kearney R-I)68.859
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Junior High)6657.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)6657.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Kearney Junior High)55.651.9
 3.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kearney R-I)54.351.6
 2.7%
   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 Students574566
 1.4%
African American63
 50%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1728
 64.7%
Pacific Islander00
White534516
 3.4%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%15.9%
 0%

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Students at Kearney Junior High are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 534 students attended Kearney Junior High.


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