For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 724 students in 64056, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 64056, MO are Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Osage Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 64056 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 64056, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 64056, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis And Clark Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7708
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Osage Trail Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 650-7151
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 64056, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 64056, MO include Lewis And Clark Learning Center and Osage Trail Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 64056?
2 public middle schools are located in 64056.
What is the racial composition of students in 64056?
64056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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