Very Good
#585 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 26% in state
Northgate Middle
Middle School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO
A North Kansas City 74 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2117 NE 48TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64118
- Math 49% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northgate Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northgate 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$70,290
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outreach Christian EducationPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Eagle Heights Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Antioch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Maple Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 602 | Compare → |
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
- #15 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
Northgate Middle is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northgate Middle
Northgate Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 686 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northgate Middle
What grades does Northgate Middle serve?
Northgate Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Northgate Middle?
Northgate Middle has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northgate Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northgate Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northgate Middle rank in MO?
Northgate Middle ranks #585 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Northgate Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northgate Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Northgate Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northgate Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northgate Middle a charter school?
No, Northgate Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northgate Middle a Title I school?
No, Northgate Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northgate Middle?
64.7% of students at Northgate 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
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (816) 321-5300
- Area population (ZIP 64118)
- 42,213
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 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 64118; 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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