- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Center Middle
Federal NCES profile for Center Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290825000230
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Middle ranks #1 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Center Middle shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 290825000230 · Kansas City, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 10.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Sr. High (679 students)
Center Middle shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Center Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Sr. Hig
Center Sr. High
679 students
- This school
Center Middle
493 students
- Center Elem.
Center Elem.
314 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- Boone Elem. 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- Red Bridge Ele 201
Red Bridge Elem.
201 students
What this shows Center Middle reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Middle compares
Center Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Missouri - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
White 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Center Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center 58 reports $16,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Middle
How many students attend Center Middle?
Center Middle has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Middle is 10.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Middle?
60.9% of students at Center Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Middle?
The largest demographic group at Center Middle is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Middle?
Center Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Middle ranks #1 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Center 58?
Besides Center Middle, Center 58 also operates Center Sr. High (679 students), Center Elem. (314 students), and Indian Creek Elem. (285 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.