Paul Robeson Middle School (Closed 2005)

Paul Robeson Middle School serves 485 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
485 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paul Robeson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
96%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paul Robeson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
3%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul Robeson Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul Robeson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul Robeson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul Robeson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paul Robeson Middle School?
485 students attend Paul Robeson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Paul Robeson Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Paul Robeson Middle School offer ?
Paul Robeson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paul Robeson Middle School part of?
Paul Robeson Middle School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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