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#2194 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center
Middle School · Hickman Mills C-1 · Kansas City, MO
A Hickman Mills C-1 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11115 BENNINGTON AVE, Kansas City, MO 64134
- Math 8% vs MO 39% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs MO 44% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hickman Mills 8th 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$56,475
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64134; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale M Thompson/trails West SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Grandview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of Greater Kansas CityPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Grandview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 507 | 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.
Hickman Mills C-1
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is listed in HICKMAN MILLS C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Hickman Mills C-1, serving approximately 361 students in grades 8th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center
What grades does Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center serve?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center serves students in grades 8th through 8th.
How many students attend Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center rank in MO?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center ranks #2,194 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center a charter school?
No, Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center?
100.0% of students at Hickman Mills 8th 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
- 8th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.9%
- Phone
- (816) 316-7600
- Area population (ZIP 64134)
- 22,984
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES 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 64134; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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