Excellent
#128 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 6% in state
Walden Middle
Middle School · Park Hill · Kansas City, MO
A Park Hill middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4701 NW 56TH STREET, Kansas City, MO 64151
- Math 66% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walden Middle score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
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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Where Walden 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat 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 | 1.8 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Plaza MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| Bridges/wyandot AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Oakhill Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 3.8 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
- #1 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
Walden Middle is listed in PARK HILL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walden Middle
Walden Middle is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Park Hill, serving approximately 745 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walden Middle
What grades does Walden Middle serve?
Walden Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walden Middle?
Walden Middle has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden Middle is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walden Middle rank in MO?
Walden Middle ranks #128 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Walden Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Walden Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Walden Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walden Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Walden Middle a charter school?
No, Walden Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walden Middle a Title I school?
No, Walden Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walden Middle?
30.2% of students at Walden 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
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (816) 359-4240
- Area population (ZIP 64151)
- 28,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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