Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Guadalupe Centers Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guadalupe Centers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guadalupe Centers Middle School's student population of 311 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guadalupe Centers Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guadalupe Centers Middle School is 0.08, 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
#1784 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
96%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guadalupe Centers Middle School's ranking?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School is ranked #1784 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Guadalupe Centers Middle School often compared to?
Guadalupe Centers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Charter Middle School, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Guadalupe Centers Middle School?
311 students attend Guadalupe Centers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Guadalupe Centers Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guadalupe Centers Middle School?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Guadalupe Centers Middle School offer ?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Guadalupe Centers Middle School part of?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School is part of Guadalupe Centers Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Guadalupe Centers Middle School located?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.
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