The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)12%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)14%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
4%
Black
(09-10)88%
18%
White
(09-10)6%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
79%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend K C Middle School Of The Arts?
376 students attend K C Middle School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of K C Middle School Of The Arts students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does K C Middle School Of The Arts offer ?
K C Middle School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is K C Middle School Of The Arts part of?
K C Middle School Of The Arts is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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