Skip to main content

Below Average

#1970 of 2,221 schools in MO

Northeast Middle School

Middle School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO

A Kansas City 33 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4904 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, Kansas City, MO 64124

  • Math 6% vs MO 45% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs MO 41% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics1.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency6.2% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-38.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$18,743
Chronic Absenteeism62.8%

Students at Northeast Middle School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency6%(2024 MAP)
School
State
45%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency7%(2025 MAP)
School
State
41%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 11 years
2014
Math
6%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
6%
ELA
7%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
8%
2025
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Northeast Middle School 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,241/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$46,384

Median home value

$109,400

Median rent

$954/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

47%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64124; 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
Kansas City Girls Prep MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified7.65–81.1 mi135Compare →
Frontier Schl of Innovation-mCharter · enrollment unverified8.96–82.3 mi302Compare →
Lincoln College Academy MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.76–82.4 mi578Compare →
ContractEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–122.8 mi40Compare →

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.

Kansas City 33

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#27 of 31
District spending per student
$18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northeast Middle School is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northeast Middle School

Northeast Middle School is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 557 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,970 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeast Middle School

What grades does Northeast Middle School serve?

Northeast Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Northeast Middle School?

Northeast Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School 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 Northeast Middle School rank in MO?

Northeast Middle School ranks #1,970 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Northeast Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeast Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Northeast Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast Middle School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Northeast Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Northeast Middle School a Title I school?

No, Northeast Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast Middle School?

100.0% of students at Northeast Middle School 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
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.8%
Area population (ZIP 64124)
10,924
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
32
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 · 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 64124; 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, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.