Serving 526 students in grades 6-7, Kearney Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kearney Middle School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kearney Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearney Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney Middle School's ranking?
Kearney Middle School is ranked #345 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Kearney Middle School?
526 students attend Kearney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kearney Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kearney Middle School?
Kearney Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kearney Middle School offer ?
Kearney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Kearney Middle School part of?
Kearney Middle School is part of Kearney R-I School District.
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