Serving 680 students in grades 6-8, Piper Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Piper Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kansas City, KS, encompassing approximately 31.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piper Middle School's student population of 680 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piper Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piper Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple & White
School Mascot
Piper Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piper Middle School's ranking?
Piper Middle School is ranked #692 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Piper Middle School often compared to?
Piper Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D D Eisenhower Middle School, Robert E Clark Middle School, Arrowhead Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Piper Middle School?
680 students attend Piper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Piper Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piper Middle School?
Piper Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piper Middle School offer ?
Piper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piper Middle School part of?
Piper Middle School is part of Piper-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Piper Middle School located?
Piper Middle School is located in the I 435 West KC KS neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in I 435 West KC KS.
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