Serving 559 students in grades 5-8, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School's student population of 559 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Create College Graduates
School Rankings
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1267 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School's ranking?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is ranked #1267 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School often compared to?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Charter Middle School, University Academy-middle by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School?
559 students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School offer ?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School part of?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is part of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District.
In what neighborhood is Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School located?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School is located in the Blenheim Square Research Hospital neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Blenheim Square Research Hospital.
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