C
Below Average
53/100

Congress Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 8150 N CONGRESS AVE, Kansas City, MO 64153
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Missouri
Growth
D
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 9th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
623
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%9/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 9th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 9% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+8 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (+1 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White63%48%reading +12 pts, math +2 pts79th percentile (list)
Black32%17%reading +11 pts, math +1 pts70th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%27%reading +7 pts, math -3 pts53rd percentile (list)
Asian55%65%reading -8 pts, math +1 pts51st percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading +9 pts, math -5 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8150 N CONGRESS AVE
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 64153
District 2923550
NCES School ID 292355002418
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64153

Understanding the community around Congress Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,510
Per Capita Income $43,971
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%
High School or Higher 97.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $289,000
Median Rent $1,154
Owner-Occupied 50.4%
Renter-Occupied 49.6%
View full data for ZIP 64153 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Congress Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.6%
Hispanic/Latino 12.5%
Black 12.2%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Asian 3.9%
Pacific Islander 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 623
Teachers (FTE) 52.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Congress Middle?
Congress Middle has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Congress Middle?
Congress Middle has 623 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Congress Middle serve?
Congress Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Congress Middle receive per student?
Congress Middle receives $15,923 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Congress Middle in 64153 ▼
Avg Home Value
$377,871
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,419
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
49.6%

Other Schools in 64153

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026