Serving 585 students in grades 6-8, Turner 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 8% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turner Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Kansas City, KS school district, encompassing approximately 18.7 square miles. The typical driving time to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turner Middle School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turner 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 Turner Middle School is 0.65, 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
#1236 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turner Middle School's ranking?
Turner Middle School is ranked #1236 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Turner Middle School?
585 students attend Turner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Turner Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turner Middle School?
Turner Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turner Middle School offer ?
Turner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turner Middle School part of?
Turner Middle School is part of Turner-Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Turner Middle School located?
Turner Middle School is located in the Turner neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 4 other public schools located in Turner.
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