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#941 of 1,294 schools in KS
Gloria Willis Middle School
Middle School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1735 N. 64th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66102
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 17% proficient (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gloria Willis Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gloria Willis Middle School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$52,218
Median home value
$105,000
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D D Eisenhower MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Turner Sixth Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6 | 1.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Arrowhead MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Turner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
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
- #28 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
Gloria Willis Middle School is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gloria Willis Middle School
Gloria Willis Middle School is a public middle school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 739 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gloria Willis Middle School
What grades does Gloria Willis Middle School serve?
Gloria Willis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gloria Willis Middle School?
Gloria Willis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gloria Willis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gloria Willis Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gloria Willis Middle School rank in KS?
Gloria Willis Middle School ranks #941 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Gloria Willis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gloria Willis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Gloria Willis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gloria Willis Middle School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Gloria Willis Middle School a charter school?
No, Gloria Willis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gloria Willis Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gloria Willis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gloria Willis Middle School?
81.9% of students at Gloria Willis Middle School 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
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (913) 627-6300
- Area population (ZIP 66102)
- 30,062
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 66102; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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