Very Good
#540 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 24% in state
Gateway 6th Grade Center
Middle School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO
A North Kansas City 74 middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9201 N Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO 64156
- Math 66% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 42% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway 6th Grade Center score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gateway 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$128,672
Median home value
$395,000
Median rent
$1,464/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64156; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Northland Christian Education SystemPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Eagle Heights Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 52 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #13 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
Gateway 6th Grade Center is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway 6th Grade Center
Gateway 6th Grade Center is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 869 students in grades 6th-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway 6th Grade Center
What grades does Gateway 6th Grade Center serve?
Gateway 6th Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Gateway 6th Grade Center?
Gateway 6th Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 869 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway 6th Grade Center is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway 6th Grade Center rank in MO?
Gateway 6th Grade Center ranks #540 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gateway 6th Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway 6th Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Gateway 6th Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway 6th Grade Center has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Gateway 6th Grade Center a charter school?
No, Gateway 6th Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway 6th Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Gateway 6th Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway 6th Grade Center?
36.9% of students at Gateway 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
- 869
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (816) 321-5360
- Area population (ZIP 64156)
- 7,977
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 64156; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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