Serving 638 students in grades 7-8, Maple Park 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 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Maple Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Maple Park Middle School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Maple Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Park Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1558 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
21%
15%
White
47%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Maple Park Middle School is ranked #1558 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Maple Park Middle School?
638 students attend Maple Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Maple Park Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Park Middle School?
Maple Park Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maple Park Middle School offer ?
Maple Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Maple Park Middle School part of?
Maple Park Middle School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
In what neighborhood is Maple Park Middle School located?
Maple Park Middle School is located in the Maple Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Maple Park.
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