For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 948 students in 64124, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 64124, MO are Scuola Vita Nuova Charter and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 64124 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 64124, MO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 64124, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4904 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
64124, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
531 Garfield
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 691-2805
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4904 Independence Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 418-3400
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 64124, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 64124, MO include Scuola Vita Nuova Charter and Northeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 64124?
2 public middle schools are located in 64124.
What is the racial composition of students in 64124?
64124 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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