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Eastgate 6th Grade Center

4700 Ne Parvin Rd
Kansas City, MO 64117

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Eastgate 6th Grade Center serves 633 students in grades 6.

Eastgate 6th Grade Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eastgate 6th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Eastgate 6th Grade Center's student population of 633 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6

Total Students

633 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

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School Rankings

Eastgate 6th Grade Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Eastgate 6th Grade Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1592 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Eastgate 6th Grade Center, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

Black

23%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

41%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

62%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eastgate 6th Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

North Kansas City 74 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastgate 6th Grade Center's ranking?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Eastgate 6th Grade Center?

633 students attend Eastgate 6th Grade Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Eastgate 6th Grade Center students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastgate 6th Grade Center?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Eastgate 6th Grade Center offer ?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6

What school district is Eastgate 6th Grade Center part of?

Eastgate 6th Grade Center is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 633 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education