The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Antioch Middle
Antioch Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Gladstone, Missouri, as part of the North Kansas City 74 district. It is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. The school enrollment is substantial for a two-grade middle school, drawing from Gladstone and parts of adjacent Kansas City.
The student body is racially and ethnically varied. About half of the students identify as white. The next largest groups are Hispanic students and students who are Black, followed by those who are two or more races, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker the school uses to indicate economic need.
On Missouri’s state assessments, Antioch Middle’s results present a mixed picture. In seventh-grade math, roughly two out of five students scored proficient or above, and eighth-grade math was slightly lower. English language arts results were stronger: about half of seventh graders reached proficiency, and just over half of eighth graders did. Eighth-grade science results fell near the middle of the school’s subject range, with about two out of five students proficient. Compared with other districts in Clay County, Antioch Middle’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the bottom quarter of the county’s six districts. A parent considering this school may want to look into this further with the school to understand how the school supports students who are not yet at that benchmark and whether academic supports or enrichment options are available.
Because Antioch Middle serves only grades seven and eight, it has no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, and staffing were not available in the source materials, so those dimensions cannot be described here. No recent district-level changes involving bonds, referenda, curriculum, or attendance boundaries were found in publicly reported information.
Gladstone is a suburban city in Clay County, a short drive from downtown Kansas City. The community is primarily residential, with most housing being single-family homes. Commercial activity is concentrated along North Oak Trafficway, a major arterial lined with strip malls and big-box retailers. The city incorporated to avoid annexation by Kansas City and retains a mid-century suburban character with rectilinear streets and subdivisions. There is no traditional walkable downtown, though the city has identified downtown and commercial corridors as areas for revitalization. A public library and several parks, including the Maple Woods Natural Area, serve as civic anchors. The largest employers in Gladstone are a Walmart, the North Kansas City School District, and a Hy-Vee grocery store, along with other retail and food-service businesses. The employer base does not include large corporate headquarters or industrial plants. The population is growing slowly, and the city council has prioritized infrastructure investment, housing density, and preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Housing in Gladstone is moderately valued relative to state and national benchmarks, and rents have been rising modestly.
Antioch Middle is a midsize suburban middle school with a diverse student body and a moderate share of families facing economic challenges. Its state test results are below the midpoint among Clay County districts, with English language arts showing a relative bright spot. The school operates in a stable, car-dependent community without major recent district upheavals. A parent evaluating this school would want to learn more about the specific academic supports and enrichment opportunities the school provides.
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