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#1016 of 1,294 schools in KS

Arrowhead Middle

Middle School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS

A Kansas City middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1715 N 82nd Street, Kansas City, KS 66112

  • Math 12% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.7% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$17,613
Chronic Absenteeism42.8%

Students at Arrowhead Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
11%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Arrowhead Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,656/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,824

Median home value

$186,300

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
D D Eisenhower MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.26–81.6 mi581Compare →
Gloria Willis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.2 mi739Compare →
Turner Sixth Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.762.6 mi280Compare →
Piper MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.76–84.5 mi688Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kansas City

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#31 of 42
District spending per student
$17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arrowhead Middle is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arrowhead Middle

Arrowhead Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 428 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arrowhead Middle

What grades does Arrowhead Middle serve?

Arrowhead Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Arrowhead Middle?

Arrowhead Middle has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arrowhead Middle rank in KS?

Arrowhead Middle ranks #1,016 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Arrowhead Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Arrowhead Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arrowhead Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arrowhead Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Arrowhead Middle a charter school?

No, Arrowhead Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arrowhead Middle a Title I school?

No, Arrowhead Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arrowhead Middle?

76.9% of students at Arrowhead Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Wyandotte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.8%
Area population (ZIP 66112)
12,968
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
32.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66112; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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