Very Good
#465 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 21% in state
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle
Middle School · Kansas City Girls Prep Academy · Kansas City, MO
A charter middle school in Kansas City, MO where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 E.17TH ST., Kansas City, MO 64127
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kansas City Girls Prep Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 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 Kansas City Girls Prep 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$32,179
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
37.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–8 | 1.1 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| ContractEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Lincoln College Academy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 578 | 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.
Kansas City Girls Prep Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,610NCES 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.
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle is listed in KANSAS CITY GIRLS PREP ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kansas City Girls Prep Middle
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City Girls Prep Academy, serving approximately 135 students in grades 5th-8th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kansas City Girls Prep Middle
What grades does Kansas City Girls Prep Middle serve?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kansas City Girls Prep Middle?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kansas City Girls Prep Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kansas City Girls Prep Middle is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kansas City Girls Prep Middle rank in MO?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle ranks #465 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kansas City Girls Prep Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Kansas City Girls Prep Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kansas City Girls Prep Middle has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Kansas City Girls Prep Middle a charter school?
Yes, Kansas City Girls Prep Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kansas City Girls Prep Middle a Title I school?
No, Kansas City Girls Prep Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kansas City Girls Prep Middle?
100.0% of students at Kansas City Girls Prep 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
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 268-2573
- Area population (ZIP 64127)
- 17,645
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 64127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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