Walden Middle

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Walden Middle ranks 116 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Walden Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 747 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Park Hill School District, which is ranked 76 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walden Middle consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Missouri, with particularly strong performance in Algebra I, where over 90% of students are proficient or better. The school's 6th and 7th-grade students also outperform state and district averages in mathematics. However, Walden Middle faces challenges in supporting the academic achievement of English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who perform relatively lower compared to their peers. The school also experiences a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate.

Compared to nearby schools, Walden Middle's performance is generally stronger than Congress Middle and Plaza Middle, but weaker than the highly-ranked Lakeview Middle. The nearby schools in the North Kansas City 74 district have more mixed performance, with some schools performing better and others performing worse than Walden Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

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

(816) 359-4240

District: Park Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,942

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: 13.4

Number of students: 745

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

African American:

15.2%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walden Middle ranks better than 74.3% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.16. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Walden Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Park Hill School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), African American (15.2%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walden Middle is 13.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Park Hill School District! (See more...)

Compare Walden Middle employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2024 Rankings:

Walden Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Walden Middle 116^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Walden Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Park Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill 76^th of 386 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
2021	69.21	107^th	454	76.4%
2022	76.26	81^st	459	82.4%
2023	68.77	114^th	459	75.2%
2024	69.16	116^th	451	74.3%

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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
2022	55.26	28^th	68	58.8%
2023	38.41	44^th	68	35.3%
2024	44.37	42^nd	72	41.7%

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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	55^th	192	71.4%
2024	37.07	116^th	194	40.2%

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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
2021	48.31	180^th	371	51.5%
2022	40.33	224^th	365	38.6%
2023	45.64	207^th	382	45.8%
2024	29.96	302^nd	378	20.1%

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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	83^rd	195	57.4%
2022	54.01	74^th	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
2021	77.81	20^th	135	85.2%
2022	71.51	31^st	148	79.1%
2023	65.23	43^rd	153	71.9%
2024	64.17	39^th	144	72.9%

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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
2021	50.63	28^th	67	58.2%
2023	56.51	28^th	74	62.2%
2024	54.52	31^st	74	58.1%

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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
2021	76.38	59^th	376	84.3%
2022	82.69	40^th	381	89.5%
2023	75.78	64^th	385	83.4%
2024	77.25	60^th	379	84.2%

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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 Walden Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	463	106	16	78	10	9	51	733
2022	457	110	19	74	7	3	47	717
2023	480	104	26	78	2	10	47	747
2024	468	113	22	81	0	9	52	745

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
2024	745	55.5	13.4	30.2

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
2024	745	55.5	13.4	30.2

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 Walden Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Walden Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th 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
Walden Middle	Public	6-8	4701 NW 56th Street	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4240	745	56	13.4	30.2%	468 (62.8%)	113 (15.2%)	81 (10.9%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	52 (7.0%)	69.2	116^th of 451 public middle schools	74.3%		68.8	114^th of 459 public middle schools	75.2%	2	51.1	50.1	23.6	37.7	46.2	40.7	50.0	93.1	$12,942	$648	$12,294
Lakeview Middle	Public	6-8	6720 NW 64th St	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4220	651	58	11.2	20.4%	487 (74.8%)	44 (6.8%)	61 (9.4%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.2%)	89.4	33^rd of 451 public middle schools	92.7%		84.5	45^th of 459 public middle schools	90.2%	12	64.2	51.5	59.7	50.4	57.8	51.6	59.3		$14,341	$858	$13,483
Plaza Middle	Public	6-8	6501 NW 72nd St	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4210	676	55	12.3	29.3%	396 (58.6%)	117 (17.3%)	84 (12.4%)	23 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	12 (1.8%)	41 (6.1%)	60	162^nd of 451 public middle schools	64.1%		66.6	130^th of 459 public middle schools	71.7%	32	35.6	48.0	21.2	40.0	33.9	41.5	47.5	72.0	$13,365	$543	$12,822
Congress Middle	Public	6-8	8150 N Congress Ave	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4230	623	52	11.9	32.1%	396 (63.6%)	76 (12.2%)	78 (12.5%)	24 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	34 (5.5%)	60.9	157^th of 451 public middle schools	65.2%		67.6	124^th of 459 public middle schools	73.0%	33	43.0	58.5	20.2	33.3	40.5	40.8	40.4	92.2	$13,365	$797	$12,568
Northgate Middle	Public	7-8	2117 NE 48th St	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5300	686	54	12.6	64.7%	259 (37.8%)	148 (21.6%)	123 (17.9%)	48 (7.0%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.2%)	89 (13.0%)	35.7	297^th of 451 public middle schools	34.1%		39	291^st of 459 public middle schools	36.6%	6		29.2	13.1	25.0		37.5	30.8	92.6	$13,335	$509	$12,826
Antioch Middle	Public	7-8	2100 NE 65th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5260	869	60	14.4	48.4%	472 (54.3%)	117 (13.5%)	143 (16.5%)	25 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)	94 (10.8%)	68.6	118^th of 451 public middle schools	73.8%		68.3	118^th of 459 public middle schools	74.3%			43.3	28.2	40.6		46.9	48.1	94.1	$12,684	$534	$12,149
Platte Purchase Middle School	Public	6-8	9400 N Platte Purchase Dr	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 436-1433	358	28	12.5	30.4%	197 (55.0%)	97 (27.1%)	34 (9.5%)	14 (3.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.8%)	63	145^th of 451 public middle schools	67.8%					(n/a)	34.4	38.1	30.6	43.0	38.7	36.0	58.7	91.1
Eastgate 6th Grade Center	Public	6	4700 NE Parvin Rd	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5270	639	51	12.6	72.5%	264 (41.3%)	140 (21.9%)	112 (17.5%)	33 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	73 (11.4%)								(n/a)	40.2				35.7				$12,395	$519	$11,876
Gateway 6th Grade Center	Public	6	9201 N Indiana Ave	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5360	869	61	14.2	36.9%	502 (57.8%)	113 (13.0%)	127 (14.6%)	24 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.3%)	91 (10.5%)								(n/a)	59.8				52.2				$12,434	$528	$11,907
Maple Park Middle	Public	7-8	5300 N Bennington	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5280	602	57	10.5	66.8%	281 (46.7%)	129 (21.4%)	106 (17.6%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	72 (12.0%)	36.6	294^th of 451 public middle schools	34.8%		34.9	309^th of 459 public middle schools	32.7%	15		25.9	21.7	27.4		32.2	33.1		$13,771	$525	$13,247

Frequently Asked Questions about Walden Middle

What high school do graduates of Walden Middle attend?

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

What district is Walden Middle in?

Park Hill

What is the racial makeup of Walden Middle?

Students at Walden Middle are 63% White, 15% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Walden Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 745 students attended Walden Middle.

Is Walden Middle a good school?

Walden Middle ranks 116^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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