The top reported proficiency rate is 8% in English language arts. The lowest is 7% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Northeast Middle School
Northeast Middle School is a regular public school in the Kansas City 33 district, serving seventh and eighth grades. It sits in the urban fabric of Kansas City, Missouri, a major metropolitan center with a mix of commercial districts, historic neighborhoods, and extensive residential areas. The school itself is located on Independence Avenue, a corridor that runs through the city’s east side.
The school enrolls a total that is typical for a two-grade middle school in a large urban district. Its student body is diverse, drawing from several racial and ethnic groups. The make‑up is roughly balanced between Black and Hispanic students, each group representing a substantial share of the population, with smaller numbers of white, Asian, and multiracial students. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced‑price lunch, indicating the school serves a community with very high economic need.
On state assessments, known as the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), the school’s results are low. The share of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level in math is below one in ten for both seventh and eighth graders. In English language arts, the pattern is similar, with proficiency rates that are also below one in ten. Science results for eighth graders follow the same range. Participation rates on the tests were strong, meaning the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. When compared with other school districts across Jackson County, Northeast Middle School sits in the bottom quarter for overall proficiency. The data available for this school covers only a single year, so it is not possible to describe a trend.
Because Northeast Middle School serves only grades seven and eight, it does not have a graduation rate. The school’s parent district, Kansas City Public Schools, regained full state accreditation in 2022 after a period of provisional status. That change removed uncertainty about the district’s oversight and signaled sustained improvement at the system level, though it does not directly describe this specific school’s trajectory.
Housing in the area around the school reflects a modest price point. Home values in the ZIP code are well below the state average, and rent is rising. The national unemployment rate and mortgage rate context make home buying more expensive than renting in this market, which matters for families weighing housing costs alongside school options.
The data does not include information on school discipline rates, staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism. That means a parent cannot evaluate how the school manages behavioral climate or student attendance from this set. There is also no information on whether the school offers specialized programs, advanced coursework, or extracurriculars. These are gaps worth exploring directly with the school. The school’s website or a visit would clarify what supports and opportunities exist beyond the core academic program.
Overall, Northeast Middle School serves a high‑poverty, urban student population and faces serious academic challenges, with proficiency rates that are among the lowest in its county. The district’s recent return to full accreditation provides a broader context of institutional stability, but the school itself will require close attention from families who want to understand the classroom experience and available resources.
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