Excellent
#144 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 6% in state
Kearney Middle
Middle School · Kearney R-i · Kearney, MO
A Kearney R-i middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 E 5TH ST, Kearney, MO 64060
- Math 69% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kearney Middle score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kearney 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated825/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), 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
$107,626
Median home value
$322,100
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hills Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kearney R-i
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kearney Middle is listed in KEARNEY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle is a public middle school in Kearney, MO, part of Kearney R-i, serving approximately 558 students in grades 6th-7th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kearney Middle
What grades does Kearney Middle serve?
Kearney Middle serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Kearney Middle?
Kearney Middle has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kearney Middle rank in MO?
Kearney Middle ranks #144 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kearney Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kearney Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kearney Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kearney Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kearney Middle a charter school?
No, Kearney Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kearney Middle a Title I school?
No, Kearney Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kearney Middle?
19.4% of students at Kearney 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (816) 628-4115
- Area population (ZIP 64060)
- 16,291
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 64060; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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