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#1106 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Center Middle
Middle School · Center 58 · Kansas City, MO
A Center 58 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
326 E 103RD ST, Kansas City, MO 64114
- Math 25% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Center 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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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
$77,643
Median home value
$257,400
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Daniel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame De Sion High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Whitefield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| The Barstow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 850 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Center 58
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Middle is listed in CENTER 58; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Middle
Center Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Center 58, serving approximately 524 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,106 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Middle
What grades does Center Middle serve?
Center Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Center Middle?
Center Middle has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Middle is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Middle rank in MO?
Center Middle ranks #1,106 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Center Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Center Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center Middle a charter school?
No, Center Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Middle a Title I school?
No, Center Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Middle?
72.5% of students at Center 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
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (816) 612-4000
- Area population (ZIP 64114)
- 24,464
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64114; 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
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