New Mark Middle

Summary:

New Mark Middle is a public middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,005 students. The school is part of the North Kansas City 74 school district, which is ranked 126 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Mark Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Missouri, ranking 61st out of 451 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong in several subject areas, outperforming the district and state in the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and Algebra I assessments. New Mark Middle also excels in the performance of several student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, Multi-racial, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking among the top middle schools in Missouri for these groups.

While New Mark Middle has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, the school's most recent rate of 20.1% in 2023-2024 is still lower than the 23.2% rate in 2022-2023, indicating progress in addressing this challenge. When compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, such as Antioch Middle, New Mark Middle stands out as a high-performing institution, with consistently strong academic achievements and a diverse student population. Overall, New Mark Middle is a model for other middle schools in the region, providing a high-quality education to students from various backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 515 NE 106th St
       Kansas City, MO  64155-1502


(816) 321-5290

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,371 Help


Students who attend New Mark Middle usually attend:

High:    Staley High

Feeder schools for New Mark Middle:

Elementary:    Bell Prairie Elementary
    Fox Hill Elementary
    Nashua Elementary
    Northview Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,029

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
African American:
13.7%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.7% Help


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Compare Details New Mark Middle ranks better than 86.5% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details New Mark Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the North Kansas City 74 School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), African American (13.7%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Mark Middle is 16.4, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District! (See more...)
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Compare New Mark Middle employs 62.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Mark Middle is $12,371, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Mark Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks New Mark Middle 61st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See New Mark Middle in the ranking list.)

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North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 126th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Mark Middle

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Rank History for all students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.63 85th 619 86.3%
2007 71.92 103rd 624 83.5%
2008 69.83 120th 624 80.8%
2009 73.72 101st 601 83.2%
2010 78.13 83rd 614 86.5%
2011 77.96 78th 625 87.5%
2012 75.74 96th 623 84.6%
2013 75.72 85th 649 86.9%
2014 83.17 50th 633 92.1%
2015 82.85 62nd 585 89.4%
2016 84.16 44th 435 89.9%
2017 85.66 32nd 568 94.4%
2018 86.57 39th 552 92.9%
2019 84.18 49th 587 91.7%
2021 76.54 77th 454 83.0%
2022 80.65 58th 459 87.4%
2023 82.12 56th 459 87.8%
2024 80.71 61st 451 86.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.98 16th 79 79.7%
2019 74.00 18th 98 81.6%
2021 81.37 2nd 31 93.5%
2022 83.66 4th 45 91.1%
2023 81.87 7th 44 84.1%
2024 76.33 6th 51 88.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.35 59th 68 13.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.59 79th 192 58.9%
2024 53.08 72nd 194 62.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.72 66th 422 84.4%
2019 68.55 91st 482 81.1%
2021 62.09 103rd 371 72.2%
2022 56.81 136th 365 62.7%
2023 75.06 51st 382 86.6%
2024 66.40 90th 378 76.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.61 83rd 162 48.8%
2019 62.51 62nd 204 69.6%
2021 37.30 121st 195 37.9%
2022 45.43 101st 187 46.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.52 22nd 104 78.8%
2019 64.14 40th 121 66.9%
2021 68.82 15th 44 65.9%
2022 78.05 5th 44 88.6%
2023 73.48 10th 48 79.2%
2024 79.92 3rd 45 93.3%
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Rank History for African American students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.41 14th 129 89.1%
2019 82.57 12th 149 91.9%
2021 80.71 18th 135 86.7%
2022 70.29 34th 148 77.0%
2023 80.90 13th 153 91.5%
2024 85.46 12th 144 91.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.80 13th 96 86.5%
2019 70.05 27th 130 79.2%
2022 81.25 7th 78 91.0%
2023 86.47 5th 74 93.2%
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Rank History for White students at New Mark Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.85 34th 479 92.9%
2019 85.46 40th 527 92.4%
2021 75.94 60th 376 84.0%
2022 82.52 41st 381 89.2%
2023 83.39 43rd 385 88.8%
2024 81.02 47th 379 87.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a student
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Open Quote I love going to this school, it’s very orderly and nice. The programs there give all students equal opportunities, such as AVID, Orchestra, Band, Choir, and more! Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Mark Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 984 984
1992 921 21 11 29 9 n/a n/a 0 991
1993 1016 12 8 19 5 n/a n/a 0 1060
1994 1050 17 18 13 7 n/a n/a 0 1105
1995 1045 30 18 35 4 n/a n/a 0 1132
1996 1045 30 18 35 4 n/a n/a 0 1132
1997 1068 28 21 31 8 n/a n/a 0 1156
1998 1102 26 15 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1172
1999 1149 27 11 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
2000 774 24 7 18 5 n/a n/a 0 828
2001 729 25 11 33 4 n/a n/a 0 802
2002 740 34 9 42 9 n/a n/a 0 834
2003 740 34 9 42 9 n/a n/a 0 834
2004 797 33 21 51 11 n/a n/a 0 913
2005 801 52 24 71 6 n/a n/a 0 954
2006 831 84 28 75 9 n/a n/a 0 1027
2007 833 82 28 89 7 n/a n/a 0 1039
2008 859 96 30 79 15 n/a n/a 0 1079
2009 811 92 31 64 7 n/a n/a 0 1005
2010 790 100 27 54 27 n/a n/a 0 998
2011 744 70 21 84 14 0 38 0 971
2012 771 75 19 90 9 0 51 0 1015
2013 799 79 24 102 4 2 45 0 1055
2014 804 72 30 98 1 4 50 0 1059
2015 846 65 28 99 2 6 60 0 1106
2016 881 86 27 104 1 5 60 0 1164
2017 909 85 26 92 3 6 76 0 1197
2018 884 97 26 121 2 2 103 0 1235
2019 576 83 17 76 1 2 78 0 833
2020 625 83 21 104 1 0 101 0 935
2021 652 88 25 102 3 3 91 0 964
2022 661 112 23 94 3 3 86 0 982
2023 652 124 24 102 5 2 96 0 1005
2024 631 141 22 118 3 4 110 0 1029

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Mark Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 984 69.6 14.1 n/a
1992 991 69.2 14.3 6.9
1993 1060 69.3 15.3 7.7
1994 1105 69.2 16.0 6.8
1995 1132 71.7 15.8 9.6
1996 1132 71.7 15.8 9.6
1997 1156 72.6 15.9 6.7
1998 1172 75.1 15.6 6.2
1999 1212 77.6 15.6 9.8
2000 828 62.8 13.2 8.5
2001 802 59.4 13.5 6.7
2002 834 60.5 13.8 12.6
2003 834 60.5 13.8 12.6
2004 913 62.6 14.6 13.8
2005 954 62.0 15.4 16.5
2006 1027 67.9 15.1 18.7
2007 1039 67.1 15.5 19.2
2008 1079 75.0 14.4 19.2
2009 1005 73.9 13.6 19.9
2010 998 68.9 14.4 20.4
2011 971 66.3 14.6 22.7
2012 1015 67.9 14.9 21.7
2013 1055 71.5 14.7 23
2014 1059 69.6 15.2 19.9
2015 1106 70.0 15.8 19.7
2016 1164 70.0 16.6 20.1
2017 1197 70.7 16.9 19
2018 1235 71.1 17.3 23.5
2019 833 56.7 14.6 25.9
2020 935 58.7 15.9 24
2021 964 61.1 15.7 23.2
2022 982 60.3 16.2 20.5
2023 1005 61.8 16.2 36.3
2024 1029 62.6 16.4 26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Mark Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 984 69.6 14.1 n/a
1992 991 69.2 14.3 6.9
1993 1060 69.3 15.3 7.7
1994 1105 69.2 16.0 6.8
1995 1132 71.7 15.8 9.6
1996 1132 71.7 15.8 9.6
1997 1156 72.6 15.9 6.7
1998 1172 75.1 15.6 6.2
1999 1212 77.6 15.6 9.8
2000 828 62.8 13.2 8.5
2001 802 59.4 13.5 6.7
2002 834 60.5 13.8 12.6
2003 834 60.5 13.8 12.6
2004 913 62.6 14.6 13.8
2005 954 62.0 15.4 16.5
2006 1027 67.9 15.1 18.7
2007 1039 67.1 15.5 19.2
2008 1079 75.0 14.4 19.2
2009 1005 73.9 13.6 19.9
2010 998 68.9 14.4 20.4
2011 971 66.3 14.6 22.7
2012 1015 67.9 14.9 21.7
2013 1055 71.5 14.7 23
2014 1059 69.6 15.2 19.9
2015 1106 70.0 15.8 19.7
2016 1164 70.0 16.6 20.1
2017 1197 70.7 16.9 19
2018 1235 71.1 17.3 23.5
2019 833 56.7 14.6 25.9
2020 935 58.7 15.9 24
2021 964 61.1 15.7 23.2
2022 982 60.3 16.2 20.5
2023 1005 61.8 16.2 36.3
2024 1029 62.6 16.4 26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for New Mark Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $541 (4.9%) $10,422 (95.1%) $10,962
2020 $527 (4.9%) $10,130 (95.1%) $10,657
2021 $948 (8.3%) $10,498 (91.7%) $11,445
2022 $502 (4.1%) $11,869 (95.9%) $12,370

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Mark Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 459 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (New Mark Middle)58.955.8
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)47.142.4
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Mark Middle)61.352.2
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)50.844.6
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Mark Middle)5036.1
 13.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)34.524
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (New Mark Middle)52.850.8
 2%
   8th Grade Science (North Kansas City 74)43.438.3
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Mark Middle)5853.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)48.243.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8331005
 20.6%
African American83124
 49.4%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian1724
 41.2%
Hispanic76102
 34.2%
Pacific Islander22
White576652
 13.2%
Two or More Races7896
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.9%36.3%
 10.4%


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Students at New Mark Middle are 61% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,029 students attended New Mark Middle.

New Mark Middle ranks 61st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend New Mark Middle usually go on to attend Staley High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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