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#1627 of 2,221 schools in MO
Plaza Middle
Middle School · Park Hill · Kansas City, MO
A Park Hill middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6501 NW 72ND ST, Kansas City, MO 64151
- Math 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plaza Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Plaza 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$91,348
Median home value
$292,500
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64151; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Congress MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Walden MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 229 | 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.
Park Hill
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plaza Middle is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plaza Middle
Plaza Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 676 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,627 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plaza Middle
What grades does Plaza Middle serve?
Plaza Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Plaza Middle?
Plaza Middle has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plaza Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Plaza Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plaza Middle rank in MO?
Plaza Middle ranks #1,627 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Plaza Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Plaza Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Plaza Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plaza Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plaza Middle a charter school?
No, Plaza Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plaza Middle a Title I school?
No, Plaza Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plaza Middle?
29.3% of students at Plaza 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (816) 359-4210
- Area population (ZIP 64151)
- 28,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 64151; 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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