- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
New Mark Middle
Federal NCES profile for New Mark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292280001282
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Mark Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #16 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Mark Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Mark Middle ranks #16 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
New Mark Middle held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 292280001282 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 15.8:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
New Mark Middle held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
New Mark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- This school
New Mark Middle
965 students
- Antioch Middle
Antioch Middle
886 students
What this shows New Mark Middle reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Mark Middle compares
New Mark Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 35% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,136
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
African American 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, New Mark Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Mark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antioch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Mark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Mark Middle
How many students attend New Mark Middle?
New Mark Middle has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,005 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at New Mark Middle is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Mark Middle?
29.9% of students at New Mark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Mark Middle?
The largest demographic group at New Mark Middle is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Mark Middle?
New Mark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 New Mark Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, New Mark Middle ranks #16 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 North Kansas City 74?
Besides New Mark Middle, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.