Below Average
#1934 of 2,221 schools in MO
Paul Kinder Middle School
Middle School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3930 SOUTH R D MIZE RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015
- Math 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Kinder Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Kinder Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Springs), 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
$81,242
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 853 | Compare → |
| Plaza Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Bridger MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6 | 3.9 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Bingham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 758 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blue Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #20 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Kinder Middle School is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Kinder Middle School
Paul Kinder Middle School is a public middle school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 917 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Kinder Middle School
What grades does Paul Kinder Middle School serve?
Paul Kinder Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paul Kinder Middle School?
Paul Kinder Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Kinder Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Kinder Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Kinder Middle School rank in MO?
Paul Kinder Middle School ranks #1,934 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Paul Kinder Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Kinder Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Paul Kinder Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Kinder Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul Kinder Middle School a charter school?
No, Paul Kinder Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Kinder Middle School a Title I school?
No, Paul Kinder Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Kinder Middle School?
40.9% of students at Paul Kinder 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3560
- Area population (ZIP 64015)
- 31,814
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 64015; 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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