For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,072 students in 64151, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 64151, MO are Lakeview Middle School, Plaza Middle School and Walden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 64151 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 64151, MO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 64151, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6720 Nw 64th St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Plaza Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Nw 72nd St
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Walden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4701 Nw 56th Street
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Russell Jones Educational Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7642 N Green Hills Road
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 359-4510
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 64151, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 64151, MO include Lakeview Middle School, Plaza Middle School and Walden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 64151?
4 public middle schools are located in 64151.
What is the racial composition of students in 64151?
64151 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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