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 University Academy-middle, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School and Center Alternative. 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 31% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 64131, MO have an average ranking of 3/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Grades: 5-8
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
64131, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6401 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
B. Banneker Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8310 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 926-9110
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
8201 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 418-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 64131, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 64131, MO include University Academy-middle, Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School and Center Alternative.
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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