Barry School (Closed 2023)

2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 451 students in grades 5-8, Barry School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
#997 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
10%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
24%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
52%
67%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.66

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
19.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barry School's ranking?
Barry School is ranked #997 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Barry School?
451 students attend Barry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barry School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barry School?
Barry School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barry School offer ?
Barry School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barry School part of?
Barry School is part of Platte County R-III School District.

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