Serving 135 students in grades 5-8, Kansas City Girls Prep 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
67%
15%
White
7%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School's ranking?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School is ranked #1804 out of 2,076 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School?
135 students attend Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School offer ?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School part of?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School is part of Kansas City Girls Prep Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School located?
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle School is located in the East Community Team North neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in East Community Team North.
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