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#1750 of 2,221 schools in MO

New Mark Middle

Middle School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO

A North Kansas City 74 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

515 NE 106TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64155

  • Math 52% vs MO 44% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,136
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at New Mark Middle score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where New Mark 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$96,909

Median home value

$284,500

Median rent

$1,338/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northland Christian Education SystemPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.8 mi366Compare →
Maple Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9K–123.0 mi39Compare →
Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.7 mi370Compare →
Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–124.3 mi229Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#29 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

New Mark Middle is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Mark Middle

New Mark Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 1,029 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,750 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Mark Middle

What grades does New Mark Middle serve?

New Mark Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend New Mark Middle?

New Mark Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,029 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mark Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at New Mark Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Mark Middle rank in MO?

New Mark Middle ranks #1,750 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is New Mark Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

New Mark Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 New Mark Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Mark Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Mark Middle a charter school?

No, New Mark Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Mark Middle a Title I school?

No, New Mark Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Mark Middle?

26.7% of students at New Mark 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
1,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 64155)
28,754
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36
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 64155; 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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