Serving 510 students in grades 8-9, Kearney Jr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Kearney Jr. High's attendance zone covers the entire Kearney, MO school district, encompassing approximately 98.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kearney Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kearney Jr. High School's student population of 510 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Working Together to Become Life-Long Learners
School Rankings
Kearney Jr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kearney Jr. High School is 0.15, 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
#226 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kearney Jr. High School's ranking?
Kearney Jr. High School is ranked #226 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kearney Jr. High School often compared to?
Kearney Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithville Middle School, Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kearney Jr. High School?
510 students attend Kearney Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kearney Jr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kearney Jr. High School?
Kearney Jr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kearney Jr. High School offer ?
Kearney Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kearney Jr. High School part of?
Kearney Jr. High School is part of Kearney R-I School District.
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