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Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle

Middle School · Ewing Marion Kauffman School · Kansas City, MO

A charter middle school in Kansas City, MO where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6401 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64131

  • Math 47% vs MO 45% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs MO 44% (2025)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$21,447
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 MAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 MAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2011
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

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

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81%

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 Ewing Marion Kauffman 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$63,374

Median home value

$217,700

Median rent

$1,139/mo

College educated

39.1%

Homeownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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4 from a 5-mile search

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Ewing Marion Kauffman School

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is listed in EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Ewing Marion Kauffman School, serving approximately 510 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,186 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle

What grades does Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle serve?

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle?

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle rank in MO?

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle ranks #1,186 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle a charter school?

Yes, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle a Title I school?

No, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle?

81.0% of students at Ewing Marion Kauffman 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
Area population (ZIP 64131)
21,972
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
35.6
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 64131; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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