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Kearney Middle School vs. Excelsior Springs Middle School

Should you attend Kearney Middle School or Excelsior Springs Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kearney Middle School
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Excelsior Springs Middle School
701 Crown Hill Rd
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 558 students in grades 6-7, Kearney Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Excelsior Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-7
6-8
Total Students
558 students
596 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kearney Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excelsior Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kearney Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excelsior Springs Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kearney Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excelsior Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#348 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
#1686 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kearney Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excelsior Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 5% in MO)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MO)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kearney Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Excelsior Springs Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
287
208
Grade 7 Students
271
188
Grade 8 Students
-
200

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kearney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excelsior Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kearney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excelsior Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kearney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excelsior Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kearney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excelsior Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kearney Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excelsior Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kearney Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excelsior Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kearney Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excelsior Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kearney Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excelsior Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Excelsior Springs 40 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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