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#586 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 45% in state

Turner Sixth Grade Academy

Middle School · Turner-kansas City · Kansas City, KS

A Turner-kansas City middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.

6425 Riverview, Kansas City, KS 66106

  • Math 28% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.2% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.2% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,353
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Turner Sixth Grade Academy score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
44%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)

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

Based on 24 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Turner Sixth Grade Academy 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 10Somewhat 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

$56,294

Median home value

$154,500

Median rent

$944/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66106; 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
Gloria Willis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–81.7 mi739Compare →
Arrowhead MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–82.6 mi428Compare →
D D Eisenhower MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.26–82.7 mi581Compare →
Argentine MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.46–84.5 mi551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Turner-kansas City

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Turner Sixth Grade Academy is listed in Turner-Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Turner Sixth Grade Academy

Turner Sixth Grade Academy is a public middle school in Kansas City, KS, part of Turner-kansas City, serving approximately 280 students in grades 6th-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Turner Sixth Grade Academy

What grades does Turner Sixth Grade Academy serve?

Turner Sixth Grade Academy serves students in grades 6th through 6th.

How many students attend Turner Sixth Grade Academy?

Turner Sixth Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Sixth Grade Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Turner Sixth Grade Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Turner Sixth Grade Academy rank in KS?

Turner Sixth Grade Academy ranks #586 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Turner Sixth Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Turner Sixth Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Turner Sixth Grade Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Turner Sixth Grade Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Turner Sixth Grade Academy a charter school?

No, Turner Sixth Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Turner Sixth Grade Academy a Title I school?

No, Turner Sixth Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Turner Sixth Grade Academy?

83.6% of students at Turner Sixth Grade Academy 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 – 6th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Wyandotte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
Area population (ZIP 66106)
23,762
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
34.7
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 66106; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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