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#1347 of 2,221 schools in MO

Eastgate 6th Grade Center

Middle School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO

A North Kansas City 74 middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.

4700 NE PARVIN RD, Kansas City, MO 64117

  • Math 38% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MO 42% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,136
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at Eastgate 6th Grade Center score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
42%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eastgate 6th Grade Center 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$59,219

Median home value

$173,500

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

55.7%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64117; 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
Outreach Christian EducationPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–111.4 mi65Compare →
Eagle Heights Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–122.0 mi52Compare →
Frontier Schl of Innovation-mCharter · enrollment unverified8.96–82.4 mi302Compare →
Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–124.6 mi229Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

North Kansas City 74

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#23 of 33
District spending per student
$14,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastgate 6th Grade Center is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastgate 6th Grade Center

Eastgate 6th Grade Center is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 639 students in grades 6th-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastgate 6th Grade Center

What grades does Eastgate 6th Grade Center serve?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.

How many students attend Eastgate 6th Grade Center?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastgate 6th Grade Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastgate 6th Grade Center is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastgate 6th Grade Center rank in MO?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center ranks #1,347 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Eastgate 6th Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Eastgate 6th Grade Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastgate 6th Grade Center has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eastgate 6th Grade Center a charter school?

No, Eastgate 6th Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eastgate 6th Grade Center a Title I school?

No, Eastgate 6th Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastgate 6th Grade Center?

72.5% of students at Eastgate 6th Grade Center 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
639
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
Area population (ZIP 64117)
14,800
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
35.9
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 64117; 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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