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Barry School

Summary:

Barry School is a public middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 451 students. The school is part of the Platte County R-III school district, which is ranked 34th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barry School stands out for its diverse student population, with 52.33% White, 23.73% African American, 9.53% Hispanic, and 4.43% Asian students. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools in recent years and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023. Barry School's African American and White student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking in the top 15% and top 50% of Missouri middle schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and higher-than-average spending per student at $10,794 in the 2021-2022 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Congress Middle and Lakeview Middle, Barry School generally outperforms them on academic measures. However, some nearby schools also demonstrate strong academic performance. While Barry School's overall performance is impressive, the school may need to address the achievement gaps between its student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 2001 NW 87th Terr
       Kansas City, MO  64154-1334

(816) 436-9623

District: Platte County R-III


Students who attend Barry School usually attend:

High:    Platte County High

Feeder schools for Barry School:

Elementary:    Pathfinder Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
African American:
23.7%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Compare Details Barry School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.58. (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.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Barry School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Platte County R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte County R-III 86th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barry School

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Rank History for all students at Barry School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.04 180th 619 70.9%
2007 58.83 221st 624 64.6%
2008 64.23 177th 624 71.6%
2009 64.52 182nd 601 69.7%
2010 67.15 174th 614 71.7%
2011 56.21 284th 625 54.6%
2012 61.03 235th 623 62.3%
2013 52.95 305th 649 53.0%
2014 58.98 258th 633 59.2%
2015 52.39 265th 585 54.7%
2016 56.09 186th 435 57.2%
2017 66.24 150th 568 73.6%
2018 54.95 230th 552 58.3%
2019 65.04 167th 587 71.6%
2021 68.43 112th 454 75.3%
2022 62.64 156th 459 66.0%
2023 73.58 88th 459 80.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barry School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.09 281st 422 33.4%
2019 47.67 244th 482 49.4%
2021 52.51 150th 371 59.6%
2022 28.53 290th 365 20.5%
2023 61.08 107th 382 72.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Barry School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.32 42nd 129 67.4%
2019 54.89 54th 149 63.8%
2022 68.36 39th 148 73.6%
2023 81.46 12th 153 92.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barry School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.49 37th 96 61.5%
2019 41.07 80th 130 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at Barry School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 131st 479 72.7%
2019 83.06 53rd 527 89.9%
2021 63.99 110th 376 70.7%
2022 57.83 133rd 381 65.1%
2023 79.82 52nd 385 86.5%
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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 Barry School

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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 152 152
1992 232 6 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 254 5 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 246 5 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1995 266 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 266 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 284 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 325 16 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1999 321 20 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 322 23 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 302 20 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 365 48 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 365 48 5 24 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 412 40 12 31 3 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 422 60 20 32 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 414 63 18 45 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 403 76 20 54 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2008 432 88 25 54 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2009 240 80 16 34 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2010 280 82 22 39 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 322 111 19 41 2 1 19 0 515
2012 339 115 23 57 1 0 26 0 561
2013 343 117 23 66 0 5 28 0 582
2014 347 118 32 77 0 6 29 0 609
2015 365 124 34 80 0 8 24 0 635
2016 378 138 32 76 0 4 29 0 657
2017 192 76 20 46 0 3 18 0 355
2018 219 78 16 47 0 5 17 0 382
2019 237 74 16 54 2 7 18 0 408
2020 245 85 17 49 1 6 27 0 430
2021 258 96 15 41 1 6 38 0 455
2022 241 109 25 41 1 5 35 0 457
2023 236 107 20 43 0 7 38 0 451

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 Barry School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 152 11.5 13.2 n/a
1992 242 16.5 14.6 5
1993 268 17.1 15.7 7.5
1994 265 16.1 16.5 10.2
1995 281 18.6 15.1 10
1996 281 18.6 15.1 10
1997 301 20.2 14.9 12.3
1998 349 26.5 13.2 12.3
1999 346 27.0 12.8 21.7
2000 353 27.3 12.9 19.3
2001 343 26.5 12.9 16.3
2002 443 30.7 14.4 27.3
2003 443 30.7 14.4 27.3
2004 498 32.8 15.2 29.1
2005 535 36.8 14.5 34.4
2006 542 38.9 13.9 34.1
2007 554 37.7 14.7 31.9
2008 600 45.8 13.1 28.8
2009 371 26.1 14.2 29.1
2010 425 31.8 13.3 35.3
2011 515 36.1 14.2 32.8
2012 561 37.7 14.8 38.5
2013 582 40.3 14.4 37.6
2014 609 41.7 14.5 40.9
2015 635 46.0 13.8 39.8
2016 657 51.0 12.8 36.1
2017 355 34.7 10.2 36.1
2018 382 31.7 12.0 34.3
2019 408 33.5 12.1 34.1
2020 430 32.5 13.2 33
2021 455 32.2 14.1 30.3
2022 457 34.0 13.4 29.8
2023 451 36.6 12.2 35.5

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 Barry School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 152 11.5 13.2 n/a
1992 242 16.5 14.6 5
1993 268 17.1 15.7 7.5
1994 265 16.1 16.5 10.2
1995 281 18.6 15.1 10
1996 281 18.6 15.1 10
1997 301 20.2 14.9 12.3
1998 349 26.5 13.2 12.3
1999 346 27.0 12.8 21.7
2000 353 27.3 12.9 19.3
2001 343 26.5 12.9 16.3
2002 443 30.7 14.4 27.3
2003 443 30.7 14.4 27.3
2004 498 32.8 15.2 29.1
2005 535 36.8 14.5 34.4
2006 542 38.9 13.9 34.1
2007 554 37.7 14.7 31.9
2008 600 45.8 13.1 28.8
2009 371 26.1 14.2 29.1
2010 425 31.8 13.3 35.3
2011 515 36.1 14.2 32.8
2012 561 37.7 14.8 38.5
2013 582 40.3 14.4 37.6
2014 609 41.7 14.5 40.9
2015 635 46.0 13.8 39.8
2016 657 51.0 12.8 36.1
2017 355 34.7 10.2 36.1
2018 382 31.7 12.0 34.3
2019 408 33.5 12.1 34.1
2020 430 32.5 13.2 33
2021 455 32.2 14.1 30.3
2022 457 34.0 13.4 29.8
2023 451 36.6 12.2 35.5

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 Barry School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (2.2%) $9,206 (97.8%) $9,410
2021 $304 (3.0%) $9,885 (97.0%) $10,189
2022 $120 (1.1%) $10,673 (98.9%) $10,794

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barry School

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 167th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 459 Middle schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Barry School)41.134.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)48.245.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Barry School)48.439.8
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (Platte County R-III)53.146.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barry School)46.343.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)58.453.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barry School)51.443.4
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)5854.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Barry School)52.439.4
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)56.749.6
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Barry School)35.448.5
 13.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)47.850.8
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Barry School)40.243.2
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)56.544.7
 11.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Barry School)39.351.3
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)31.363.1
 31.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Barry School)54.641.6
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Platte County R-III)55.644
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Barry School)56.959.4
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)6161
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students408451
 10.5%
African American74107
 44.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1620
 25%
Hispanic5443
 20.4%
Pacific Islander77
White237236
 0.4%
Two or More Races1838
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.1%35.5%
 1.4%




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Students at Barry School are 52% White, 24% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Barry School.


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