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Enrollment
591
Middle
DISTRICT 380 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEARNEY R-I·NCES 291645002872
KEARNEY MIDDLE
200 E 5TH ST, KEARNEY, MO 64060 · (816) 628-4115 · Clay County
GRADES 06–07MIDDLE31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL591 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 85% of Missouri public middle schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
17%
100 students
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 296 | 50% |
| Grade 7 | 295 | 50% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within KEARNEY R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
53.5%
MO avg 44.9% . +4.2pp since 2021
Math
69.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +2.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 70 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 24.9% | 28.6% | 38.9% | 7.5% |
| Math | 40.9% | 29.0% | 24.1% | 5.9% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53.5% | 69.9% |
| 2023-24 | 47.1% | 67.3% |
| 2022-23 | 51.7% | 68.9% |
| 2021-22 | 49.3% | 67.2% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 59% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 54% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like KEARNEY MIDDLE
KEARNEY MIDDLE's state test result (59.1% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEARNEY MIDDLE this school | 591 | 16.9% | 59.1% |
| SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE ASHLAND | 648 | 19.0% | 45.6% |
| SECKMAN MIDDLE IMPERIAL | 687 | 23.1% | 50.7% |
| PLATTE CITY MIDDLE PLATTE CITY | 646 | 19.0% | 54.6% |
| TROY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL MOSCOW MILLS | 760 | 24.3% | 44.0% |
| GRAIN VALLEY NORTH MIDDLE SCHL GRAIN VALLEY | 527 | 21.4% | 52.7% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KEARNEY MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.1% | #38 of 379 | #1 of 13 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 69.9% | #22 of 380 ▼ 1 | #2 of 13 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.5% | #62 of 380 ▲ 32 | #5 of 13 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.5pp | #153 of 364 | #11 of 13 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 591 | #121 of 397 | #10 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #264 of 321 | #10 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.4% | #230 of 321 | #12 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 16.9% | #353 of 379 | #12 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.5% | #30 of 91 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
591
+7 (+1%) vs 2020
+1% since 2010-11, when it was 586
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 15.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 591 | 39.7 | 14.9:1 | 17% (100) |
| 2023-24 | 558 | 43.3 | 12.9:1 | 19% (108) |
| 2022-23 | 499 | 43 | 11.6:1 | 19% (93) |
| 2020-21 | 584 | 38 | 15.4:1 | 17% (100) |
| 2017-18 | 530 | 39.4 | 13.5:1 | 15% (80) |
| 2015-16 | 544 | 38 | 14.3:1 | 15% (80) |
| 2010-11 | 586 | 36 | 16.3:1 | 17% (101) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KEARNEY MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (530 to 591); teachers up 1% (39.4 to 39.7).
About KEARNEY MIDDLE
This page covers KEARNEY MIDDLE, a mid-sized middle school in KEARNEY, Missouri. Federal data show 591 students enrolled in grades 6 through 7 in 2024-25. Middle schools in Missouri average about 461 students, which makes this school 28% above average.
Enrollment across the 9 schools in KEARNEY R-I totals 3,424 students.
At KEARNEY MIDDLE, 88% of students are White. The school is also 5% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. That is higher than the 79% White share among all Clay County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 21%.
There are about 14.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at KEARNEY MIDDLE, which has 39.7. The school's 14.9:1 compares with an average of 13.0:1 for middle schools in Missouri. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 17%. The 35% average for public schools in Clay County is 18 points higher.
KEARNEY MIDDLE earns an A on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 85% of Missouri public middle schools.
Based on student poverty, the model expects 53.5% at KEARNEY MIDDLE; the school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 59.1%.
The school's county is Clay County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $88,468 a year, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. KEARNEY MIDDLE shares Clay County with 79 other public schools.
KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is about 0.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. On average proficiency, KEARNEY MIDDLE is 3rd of 8 nearby schools with test data.
The school's locale code, Town: Fringe, means it is in a town close to an urbanized area.
In 2020-21, KEARNEY MIDDLE enrolled 584; in 2024-25, 591.
People who know KEARNEY MIDDLE can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KEARNEY R-I
- KEARNEY HIGHHigh · 814 students
- KEARNEY JR. HIGHHigh · 510 students
- DOGWOOD ELEM.Elementary · 463 students
- SOUTHVIEW ELEM.Elementary · 455 students
- HAWTHORNE ELEM.Elementary · 264 students
- KEARNEY ELEM.Elementary · 223 students
Other schools in KEARNEY
- KEARNEY HIGHHigh · 814 students
- KEARNEY JR. HIGHHigh · 510 students
- DOGWOOD ELEM.Elementary · 463 students
- SOUTHVIEW ELEM.Elementary · 455 students
- HAWTHORNE ELEM.Elementary · 264 students
- KEARNEY ELEM.Elementary · 223 students
Other Kearney Middle schools
One other US public school is named Kearney Middle. KEARNEY MIDDLE is the largest of the 2.
- Kearney Middle SchoolCOMMERCE CITY, CO · 397 students
Nearby schools
- KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER0.2 mi · 44
- KEARNEY ELEM.0.3 mi · 223
- HAWTHORNE ELEM.1.0 mi · 264
- KEARNEY HIGH1.3 mi · 814
- SOUTHVIEW ELEM.1.5 mi · 455
- LENS1.6 mi · 60
Frequently asked questions
About KEARNEY MIDDLEHow many students attend KEARNEY MIDDLE?
KEARNEY MIDDLE enrolls approximately 591 students in grades 06-07.
Is KEARNEY MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
KEARNEY MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-07.
How many teachers does KEARNEY MIDDLE have?
KEARNEY MIDDLE employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at KEARNEY MIDDLE?
At KEARNEY MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is KEARNEY MIDDLE public or private?
KEARNEY MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by KEARNEY R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.