Serving 355 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 20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guadalupe Centers Middle School's student population of 355 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Aztecs Unidos: Belong. Empower. Achieve.
School Rankings
Guadalupe Centers 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 Guadalupe Centers Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1856 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-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 Guadalupe Centers Middle School's ranking?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School is ranked #1856 out of 2,076 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
355 students attend Guadalupe Centers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Guadalupe Centers Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
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 12:1.
What grades does Guadalupe Centers Middle School offer ?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guadalupe Centers Middle School part of?
Guadalupe Centers Middle School is part of Guadalupe Centers Schools.
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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