How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CONGRESS MIDDLE | WALDEN MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KANSAS CITY, MO | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 601 | 730 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.2% | 26.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CONGRESS MIDDLE | WALDEN MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.7% | 60.5% |
| African American | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 7.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CONGRESS MIDDLE | WALDEN MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 300.5:1 | 365:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 77 | 127 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.