- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kearney, MO
Kearney Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kearney Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291645002872
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearney Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearney Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Kearney Middle grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 291645002872 · Kearney, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 14.1:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High (814 students)
Kearney Middle grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kearney Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High
Kearney High
814 students
- This school
Kearney Middle
591 students
- Kearney Jr. Hi
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elem.
455 students
- Hawthorne Elem 264
Hawthorne Elem.
264 students
What this shows Kearney Middle reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearney Middle compares
Kearney Middle is a growing 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Kearney Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearney Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearney Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kearney Middle
How many students attend Kearney Middle?
Kearney Middle has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney Middle is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearney Middle?
13.2% of students at Kearney Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearney Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kearney Middle is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearney Middle?
Kearney Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Kearney Middle rank among public schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Kearney, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Kearney Middle, Kearney R-I also operates Kearney High (814 students), Kearney Jr. High (510 students), and Dogwood Elem. (463 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.