For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 787 students in 64131, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 64131, MO are Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School and University Academy-middle. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 64131 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 64131, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 64131, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Alternative
Alternative School
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Gr: 7-12
64131, Missouri 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Gr: K-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8201 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 64131, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 64131, MO include Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School and University Academy-middle.
How many public middle schools are located in 64131?
3 public middle schools are located in 64131.
What is the racial composition of students in 64131?
64131 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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