Northgate Middle

Summary:

Northgate Middle is a public middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 689 students. The school is part of the North Kansas City 74 school district, which is ranked 120 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northgate Middle faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, lower performance compared to nearby schools like Antioch Middle and Gateway 6th Grade Center, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.81% to 68.96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAP assessments, is generally lower than the North Kansas City 74 district and the state of Missouri averages, with only 28.8% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics in 2022-2023, compared to 42.4% for the district and 39.5% for the state.

Northgate Middle's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated significantly over the years, indicating that the school's performance has been uneven and inconsistent. The school's performance on student subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities, suggests that there may be achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Addressing these issues and focusing on improving academic outcomes for all students, particularly underperforming subgroups, could be key priorities for the school and the North Kansas City 74 district.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2117 NE 48th St
       Kansas City, MO  64118-6110


(816) 321-5300

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,335 Help


Students who attend Northgate Middle usually attend:

High:    North Kansas City High

Feeder schools for Northgate Middle:

Elementary:    Briarcliff Elementary
    Chouteau Elementary
    Crestview Elementary
    Davidson Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.3%
African American:
22.1%
Hispanic:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Compare Details Northgate Middle ranks worse than 63.4% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.02. (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 Student population at Northgate Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), African American (22.1%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northgate Middle is 12.8, which is the 3rd best among 4 middle schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northgate Middle is $13,335, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northgate Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northgate Middle 291st of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Northgate Middle in the ranking list.)

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North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 120th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northgate Middle

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Rank History for all students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.17 241st 619 61.1%
2007 51.10 323rd 624 48.2%
2008 52.74 297th 624 52.4%
2009 54.30 288th 601 52.1%
2010 54.41 310th 614 49.5%
2011 45.81 386th 625 38.2%
2012 48.40 358th 623 42.5%
2013 35.66 501st 649 22.8%
2014 38.97 443rd 633 30.0%
2015 52.10 266th 585 54.5%
2016 41.37 285th 435 34.5%
2017 59.37 209th 568 63.2%
2018 63.09 161st 552 70.8%
2019 51.04 275th 587 53.2%
2021 32.89 314th 454 30.8%
2022 46.05 256th 459 44.2%
2023 39.02 291st 459 36.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 48th 79 39.2%
2019 36.57 59th 98 39.8%
2021 46.01 11th 31 64.5%
2022 61.98 9th 45 80.0%
2023 28.38 31st 44 29.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.70 40th 68 41.2%
2023 48.52 28th 68 58.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.52 186th 192 3.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.11 83rd 422 80.3%
2019 52.79 189th 482 60.8%
2021 43.81 211th 371 43.1%
2022 51.48 170th 365 53.4%
2023 47.79 193rd 382 49.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.98 180th 187 3.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.72 53rd 104 49.0%
2019 48.88 82nd 121 32.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 24th 32 25.0%
2019 21.98 30th 38 21.1%
2022 27.76 12th 16 25.0%
2023 33.29 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.30 43rd 129 66.7%
2019 49.18 67th 149 55.0%
2021 37.64 93rd 135 31.1%
2022 61.18 52nd 148 64.9%
2023 39.69 91st 153 40.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.39 19th 96 80.2%
2019 58.67 47th 130 63.8%
2021 50.11 29th 67 56.7%
2022 64.79 17th 78 78.2%
2023 58.13 25th 74 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Northgate Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.70 108th 479 77.5%
2019 68.57 108th 527 79.5%
2021 36.91 244th 376 35.1%
2022 52.96 154th 381 59.6%
2023 57.04 143rd 385 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

Open Quote This school suspends male students at an alarming rate. The smallest infraction triggers the harshest punishment. They leave no room for negotiation. This school operates on the premise that boys are “malfunctioning girls”. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northgate Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 569 43 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 551 60 17 22 4 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 575 79 26 29 10 n/a n/a 0 719
2003 575 79 26 29 10 n/a n/a 0 719
2004 534 71 30 45 9 n/a n/a 0 689
2005 525 77 26 59 10 n/a n/a 0 697
2006 494 85 27 67 6 n/a n/a 0 679
2007 475 97 32 83 10 n/a n/a 0 697
2008 420 113 46 79 4 n/a n/a 0 662
2009 402 120 40 85 7 n/a n/a 0 654
2010 432 117 37 96 7 n/a n/a 0 689
2011 417 127 26 143 7 9 31 0 760
2012 453 131 35 134 4 1 29 0 787
2013 423 134 45 118 4 6 40 0 770
2014 450 142 38 121 3 8 46 0 808
2015 462 141 39 117 0 11 51 0 821
2016 450 135 43 122 2 13 47 0 812
2017 410 138 48 140 1 12 60 0 809
2018 349 121 41 159 0 14 105 0 789
2019 233 103 47 130 2 24 73 0 612
2020 260 139 42 118 5 17 78 0 659
2021 245 155 46 122 3 13 70 0 654
2022 254 153 45 122 3 15 96 0 688
2023 257 152 37 127 3 16 97 0 689

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 Northgate Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 637 46.6 13.7 23.5
2001 654 48.4 13.5 29.7
2002 719 52.3 13.7 34.2
2003 719 52.3 13.7 34.2
2004 689 55.4 12.4 39
2005 697 53.1 13.1 36
2006 679 54.0 12.6 42
2007 697 53.2 13.1 45.9
2008 662 52.7 12.6 46.8
2009 654 52.1 12.5 48.5
2010 689 52.9 13.0 53.8
2011 760 50.3 15.1 55.4
2012 787 56.7 13.8 58.2
2013 770 55.4 13.8 60.9
2014 808 54.3 14.8 58.8
2015 821 57.0 14.4 51.3
2016 812 59.0 13.7 60.1
2017 809 58.8 13.7 62.9
2018 789 58.8 13.4 66.3
2019 612 50.5 12.1 69.9
2020 659 52.7 12.4 70.6
2021 654 53.0 12.3 69
2022 688 53.1 12.9 55.8
2023 689 53.4 12.8 62.6

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 Northgate Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 637 46.6 13.7 23.5
2001 654 48.4 13.5 29.7
2002 719 52.3 13.7 34.2
2003 719 52.3 13.7 34.2
2004 689 55.4 12.4 39
2005 697 53.1 13.1 36
2006 679 54.0 12.6 42
2007 697 53.2 13.1 45.9
2008 662 52.7 12.6 46.8
2009 654 52.1 12.5 48.5
2010 689 52.9 13.0 53.8
2011 760 50.3 15.1 55.4
2012 787 56.7 13.8 58.2
2013 770 55.4 13.8 60.9
2014 808 54.3 14.8 58.8
2015 821 57.0 14.4 51.3
2016 812 59.0 13.7 60.1
2017 809 58.8 13.7 62.9
2018 789 58.8 13.4 66.3
2019 612 50.5 12.1 69.9
2020 659 52.7 12.4 70.6
2021 654 53.0 12.3 69
2022 688 53.1 12.9 55.8
2023 689 53.4 12.8 62.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northgate Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $547 (4.6%) $11,347 (95.4%) $11,894
2020 $520 (5.1%) $9,661 (94.9%) $10,181
2021 $970 (7.7%) $11,708 (92.3%) $12,678
2022 $509 (3.8%) $12,826 (96.2%) $13,335

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northgate 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 275th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 291st of 459 Middle schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Northgate Middle)42.928.8
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)47.142.4
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northgate Middle)50.540.1
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)50.844.6
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northgate Middle)23.911.9
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)34.524
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Northgate Middle)39.127.9
 11.2%
   8th Grade Science (North Kansas City 74)43.438.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northgate Middle)42.436
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)48.243.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Northgate Middle)90.182.6
 7.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (North Kansas City 74)47.340
 7.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students612689
 12.6%
African American103152
 47.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian4737
 21.3%
Hispanic130127
 2.3%
Pacific Islander2416
 33.3%
White233257
 10.3%
Two or More Races7397
 32.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.9%62.6%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northgate Middle

Students who attend Northgate Middle usually go on to attend North Kansas City High

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended Northgate Middle.

Students at Northgate Middle are 37% White, 22% African American, 18% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Northgate Middle ranks 291st of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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