Kearney Middle

Summary:

Kearney Middle is a public middle school in Kearney, Missouri, serving 499 students in grades 6-7. The school is part of the Kearney R-I School District, which is ranked 27th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kearney Middle consistently outperforms the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, 62.4% of 6th-grade students and 74.3% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.7% and 39.5%, respectively. Similarly, in ELA, 49.3% of 6th-grade students and 52.5% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.3%. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for its performance with White students, Special Education students, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and Disabled students.

While Kearney Middle serves a more homogeneous and affluent student population compared to some nearby schools, such as New Mark Middle and Gateway 6th Grade Center, the school's smaller size and focus on individual student success contribute to its overall excellence. Some nearby schools, such as Discovery Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking highly in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 200 E 5th St
       Kearney, MO  64060-8343


(816) 628-4115

District: Kearney R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,286 Help


Students who attend Kearney Middle usually attend:

High:    Kearney High

Feeder schools for Kearney Middle:

Elementary:    Dogwood Elementary
    Hawthorne Elementary
    Kearney Elementary
    Southview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kearney Middle ranks better than 93.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (92%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kearney Middle is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kearney Middle is $12,286.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kearney Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney Middle 29th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Kearney Middle in the ranking list.)

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Kearney R-I:

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


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Rank History for Kearney Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kearney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 90.76 13th 601 97.8%
2010 94.86 7th 614 98.9%
2011 90.52 20th 625 96.8%
2012 83.90 38th 623 93.9%
2013 83.50 39th 649 94.0%
2014 82.98 51st 633 91.9%
2015 83.36 59th 585 89.9%
2016 86.10 33rd 435 92.4%
2017 91.97 14th 568 97.5%
2018 93.17 18th 552 96.7%
2019 93.03 14th 587 97.6%
2021 87.29 35th 454 92.3%
2022 89.00 31st 459 93.2%
2023 90.01 29th 459 93.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kearney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.94 15th 192 92.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kearney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.91 58th 422 86.3%
2019 79.95 37th 482 92.3%
2022 93.22 7th 365 98.1%
2023 90.68 11th 382 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kearney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 8th 162 95.1%
2019 82.67 17th 204 91.7%
2021 78.92 18th 195 90.8%
2022 94.78 3rd 187 98.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kearney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 10th 104 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kearney Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.04 22nd 479 95.4%
2019 89.23 27th 527 94.9%
2021 81.17 47th 376 87.5%
2022 83.35 39th 381 89.8%
2023 85.95 37th 385 90.4%
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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 Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 275 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 550 5 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 547 5 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2010 525 7 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 551 8 6 17 4 0 0 0 586
2012 564 8 8 16 1 0 0 0 597
2013 540 8 6 7 1 1 3 0 566
2014 566 7 3 9 1 1 12 0 599
2015 531 6 2 16 1 0 15 0 571
2016 504 8 4 19 1 0 8 0 544
2017 501 6 1 14 0 0 11 0 533
2018 498 4 1 12 1 0 14 0 530
2019 487 2 2 15 1 0 16 0 523
2020 507 1 4 20 2 0 16 0 550
2021 534 6 2 23 1 0 18 0 584
2022 491 5 2 17 0 0 11 0 526
2023 459 6 4 15 1 0 14 0 499

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

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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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 286 15.8 18.1 10.5
2008 574 37.9 15.1 10.5
2009 575 37.7 15.3 11.5
2010 553 37.4 14.7 14.5
2011 586 36.0 16.2 17.2
2012 597 36.9 16.1 17.1
2013 566 38.7 14.6 16.3
2014 599 38.0 15.7 15.9
2015 571 39.0 14.6 14.4
2016 544 39.0 13.9 14.7
2017 533 39.8 13.3 15.2
2018 530 39.3 13.4 15.1
2019 523 38.6 13.5 15.9
2020 550 38.2 14.3 10.7
2021 584 38.9 15.0 17.1
2022 526 41.0 12.8 19.2
2023 499 42.9 11.6 18.6

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 286 15.8 18.1 10.5
2008 574 37.9 15.1 10.5
2009 575 37.7 15.3 11.5
2010 553 37.4 14.7 14.5
2011 586 36.0 16.2 17.2
2012 597 36.9 16.1 17.1
2013 566 38.7 14.6 16.3
2014 599 38.0 15.7 15.9
2015 571 39.0 14.6 14.4
2016 544 39.0 13.9 14.7
2017 533 39.8 13.3 15.2
2018 530 39.3 13.4 15.1
2019 523 38.6 13.5 15.9
2020 550 38.2 14.3 10.7
2021 584 38.9 15.0 17.1
2022 526 41.0 12.8 19.2
2023 499 42.9 11.6 18.6

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 Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (2.5%) $9,789 (97.5%) $10,036
2020 $429 (4.3%) $9,586 (95.7%) $10,016
2021 $274 (2.8%) $9,600 (97.2%) $9,874
2022 $413 (3.4%) $11,873 (96.6%) $12,286

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kearney Middle

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 14th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 459 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Middle)73.562.4
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)73.562.4
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Middle)6149.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)6149.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kearney Middle)71.974.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)71.974.3
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney Middle)61.352.5
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)61.352.5
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523499
 4.6%
African American26
 200%
American Indian11
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1515
Pacific Islander00
White487459
 5.7%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.9%18.6%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kearney Middle

Students who attend Kearney Middle usually go on to attend Kearney High

Students at Kearney Middle are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes. Kearney Middle ranks in the top 6.3% of Missouri middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Kearney Middle.


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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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