Maple Park Middle School serves 644 students in grades 7-8.
Maple Park Middle School 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 19% (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 33% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maple Park Middle School's student population of 644 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
644 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Maple Park Middle School 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 Maple Park Middle School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
20%
8%

Black
17%
15%

White
46%
69%

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Park Middle School's ranking?
Maple Park Middle School is ranked #1691 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Maple Park Middle School?
644 students attend Maple Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Maple Park Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Park Middle School?
Maple Park Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Park Middle School offer ?
Maple Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Maple Park Middle School part of?
Maple Park Middle School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
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