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#890 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Guadalupe Centers Middle
Middle School · Guadalupe Centers Schools · Kansas City, MO
A charter middle school in Kansas City, MO serving grades 6th – 8th.
2640 Belleview Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Math 29% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guadalupe Centers Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Guadalupe Centers 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$74,462
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Academie Lafayette Armour ImsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Rosedale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Allen Village Junior AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Guadalupe Centers Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,440NCES 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.
Guadalupe Centers Middle is listed in GUADALUPE CENTERS SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guadalupe Centers Middle
Guadalupe Centers Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Guadalupe Centers Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guadalupe Centers Middle
What grades does Guadalupe Centers Middle serve?
Guadalupe Centers Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Middle?
Guadalupe Centers Middle has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Guadalupe Centers Middle is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guadalupe Centers Middle rank in MO?
Guadalupe Centers Middle ranks #890 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Guadalupe Centers Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Guadalupe Centers Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Guadalupe Centers Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guadalupe Centers Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Guadalupe Centers Middle a charter school?
Yes, Guadalupe Centers Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Guadalupe Centers Middle a Title I school?
No, Guadalupe Centers Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guadalupe Centers Middle?
99.2% of students at Guadalupe Centers 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
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (816) 472-4120
- Area population (ZIP 64108)
- 10,179
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 / 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 64108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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