For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,507 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Side are Lincoln College Academy Middle School, Northwood School and Raytown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln College Academy Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2012 E 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 418-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Raytown Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7360
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7360
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Genesis School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E 44th St
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 921-0775
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City, MO include Lincoln College Academy Middle School, Northwood School and Raytown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City?
the neighborhood of East Side, Kansas City public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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