Walden Middle

Summary:

Walden Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 747 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Park Hill School District, which is ranked 51 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walden Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state and district averages on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests. In 2022-2023, the school's 6th-grade students scored 54.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 50.6% and the state's 43.7%. Walden Middle's 8th-grade students also excelled, with 43.4% scoring proficient or better in Science, surpassing the district's 43.2% and the state's 37.8%. The school's African American and Hispanic students perform particularly well, ranking 43rd and 28th, respectively, out of all Missouri middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Walden Middle stands out for its diverse student population and low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, lower than the surrounding schools which range from 11.3 to 16.2. While Congress Middle, Lakeview Middle, and Plaza Middle also maintain 4-star ratings, Walden Middle's performance is generally stronger, particularly in academic achievement and subgroup performance, when compared to schools in the North Kansas City 74 district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4701 NW 56th Street
       Kansas City, MO  64151-2650


(816) 359-4240

District: Park Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,942 Help


Students who attend Walden Middle usually attend:

High:    Park Hill South High

Feeder schools for Walden Middle:

Elementary:    Line Creek Elementary
    Southeast Elementary
    Union Chapel Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
African American:
13.9%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walden Middle ranks better than 75.2% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.77. (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 Walden Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Park Hill School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), African American (13.9%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walden Middle is 13.9, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Park Hill School District! (See more...)
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Compare Walden Middle employs 53.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walden Middle is $12,942, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Park Hill School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Walden Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Walden Middle 114th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Walden Middle in the ranking list.)

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Park Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill 51st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walden Middle

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Rank History for all students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.21 107th 454 76.4%
2022 76.26 81st 459 82.4%
2023 68.77 114th 459 75.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.26 28th 68 58.8%
2023 38.41 44th 68 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.02 55th 192 71.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.31 180th 371 51.5%
2022 40.33 224th 365 38.6%
2023 45.64 207th 382 45.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.51 83rd 195 57.4%
2022 54.01 74th 187 60.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.81 20th 135 85.2%
2022 71.51 31st 148 79.1%
2023 65.23 43rd 153 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.63 28th 67 58.2%
2023 56.51 28th 74 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at Walden Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.38 59th 376 84.3%
2022 82.69 40th 381 89.5%
2023 75.78 64th 385 83.4%
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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 Walden Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 463 106 16 78 10 9 51 0 733
2022 457 110 19 74 7 3 47 0 717
2023 480 104 26 78 2 10 47 0 747

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 Walden Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 733 49.8 14.7 33.7
2022 717 49.7 14.4 25
2023 747 53.4 13.9 31.6

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 Walden Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 733 49.8 14.7 33.7
2022 717 49.7 14.4 25
2023 747 53.4 13.9 31.6

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 Walden Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $228 (1.9%) $12,070 (98.1%) $12,298
2021 $282 (2.3%) $11,920 (97.7%) $12,202
2022 $648 (5.0%) $12,294 (95.0%) $12,942

Data source: Missouri Department of Education


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Students at Walden Middle are 64% White, 14% African American, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Walden Middle ranks 114th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 747 students attended Walden Middle.

Students who attend Walden Middle usually go on to attend Park Hill South High


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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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