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Enrollment
965
Middle
DISTRICT 773 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KANSAS CITY 74·NCES 292280001282
NEW MARK MIDDLE
515 NE 106TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64155 · (816) 321-5290 · Clay County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL965 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 82% of Missouri public middle schools
- A-Test 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.
- A-Three-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
15.4:1
63 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
225 students
DISTRICT 50% · 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 7 | 455 | 47% |
| Grade 8 | 510 | 53% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · 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
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
54.7%
MO avg 44.9% . +0.7pp since 2021
Math
60.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +10.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 61 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 23.2% | 31.5% | 36.6% | 8.5% |
| Math | 35.4% | 25.5% | 26.4% | 12.5% |
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 | 54.7% | 60.9% |
| 2023-24 | 50.9% | 56.6% |
| 2022-23 | 53.3% | 55.1% |
| 2021-22 | 54.0% | 50.0% |
% 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
54.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.2%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 55% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 51% 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 NEW MARK MIDDLE
NEW MARK MIDDLE's state test result (54.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW MARK MIDDLE this school | 965 | 23.3% | 54.6% |
| PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE LEE'S SUMMIT | 905 | 29.0% | 50.2% |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 769 | 25.5% | 52.8% |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE ST PETERS | 869 | 24.3% | 59.0% |
| DELTA WOODS MIDDLE LEE'S SUMMIT | 831 | 22.3% | 60.6% |
| MORELAND RIDGE MIDDLE BLUE SPRINGS | 813 | 31.0% | 51.9% |
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 NEW MARK MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.6% | #61 of 379 | #5 of 13 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 60.9% | #53 of 380 ▲ 12 | #5 of 13 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 54.7% | #57 of 380 ▲ 9 | #4 of 13 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.8pp | #107 of 364 | #5 of 13 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 965 | #16 of 397 | #1 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #285 of 321 | #13 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.9% | #50 of 321 | #6 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 23.3% | #328 of 379 | #9 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.9% | #35 of 224 | #3 of 10 |
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
965
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 984
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 965 | 62.6 | 15.4:1 | 23% (225) |
| 2023-24 | 1,029 | 62.6 | 16.4:1 | 27% (275) |
| 2022-23 | 1,005 | 61.9 | 16.2:1 | 36% (365) |
| 2020-21 | 964 | 61 | 15.8:1 | 23% (224) |
| 2017-18 | 1,235 | 71.1 | 17.4:1 | 23% (290) |
| 2015-16 | 1,164 | 69 | 16.9:1 | 20% (234) |
| 2010-11 | 971 | 66 | 14.7:1 | 23% (220) |
| 2000-01 | 802 | 59 | 13.6:1 | 7% (54) |
| 1990-91 | 984 | 69 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NEW MARK MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (1,235 to 965); teachers down 12% (71.1 to 62.6).
About NEW MARK MIDDLE
As a large middle school, NEW MARK MIDDLE serves students in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. The school had 965 students in grades 7 through 8 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for middle schools in Missouri is about 461, so this school runs 109% bigger than that.
Within NORTH KANSAS CITY 74, NEW MARK MIDDLE is one of 33 schools. The district enrolls 21,252 students.
NEW MARK MIDDLE is 59% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 14% Black, 12% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, and 2% Asian. That compares with about 79% White among all Clay County residents. The school's diversity index is 60%, meaning two students picked at random have a 60% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of teachers at NEW MARK MIDDLE is 62.6 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 15.4:1. That is higher than the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. The school counts 225 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 23%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Clay County is 35%.
The allk12 Grade for NEW MARK MIDDLE is A-. Compared with Missouri public middle schools, the school scored higher than 82% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 54.6%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 51.2%.
Clay County census figures show that the median household income is $88,468, roughly 37% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 80 public schools in Clay County, enrolling about 41,553 students in all.
The closest public school to NEW MARK MIDDLE is FOX HILL ELEMENTARY, about 0.2 miles away. NEW MARK MIDDLE is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. The nearest schools with test data average 60.0%, higher than NEW MARK MIDDLE's 54.6%.
Under the NCES locale system, NEW MARK MIDDLE is City: Large.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 964 in 2020-21, 965 in 2024-25.
Discussions about NEW MARK MIDDLE may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome 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 NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
- ANTIOCH MIDDLEMiddle · 886 students
- GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTERMiddle · 882 students
Other schools in KANSAS CITY
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- PARK HILL HIGHHigh · 1,947 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,299 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
Nearby schools
- FOX HILL ELEMENTARY0.2 mi · 606
- NASHUA ELEMENTARY1.1 mi · 485
- STALEY HIGH1.6 mi · 2,091
- BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY1.8 mi · 642
- Platte Purchase Middle School2.2 mi · 368
- GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER2.5 mi · 882
Frequently asked questions
About NEW MARK MIDDLEHow many students attend NEW MARK MIDDLE?
NEW MARK MIDDLE enrolls approximately 965 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does NEW MARK MIDDLE serve?
NEW MARK MIDDLE serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at NEW MARK MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at NEW MARK MIDDLE is approximately 15.4:1 (63 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at NEW MARK MIDDLE?
At NEW MARK MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 59% White, 12% Hispanic, 14% Black, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees NEW MARK MIDDLE?
NEW MARK MIDDLE is overseen by NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 in Clay County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.