515 Ne 106th St
Kansas City, MO 64155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
New Mark Middle School serves 964 students in grades 7-8.
New Mark Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Mark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

New Mark Middle School's student population of 964 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
964 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

New Mark Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 New Mark Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
7%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
68%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Mark Middle School's ranking?

New Mark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend New Mark Middle School?

964 students attend New Mark Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of New Mark Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New Mark Middle School?

New Mark Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does New Mark Middle School offer ?

New Mark Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is New Mark Middle School part of?

New Mark Middle School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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