C+
Average
67/100

Plaza Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 6501 NW 72ND ST, Kansas City, MO 64151
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Missouri
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th 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

67
Repit Score
out of 100
676
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 38th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% 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 −6 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 proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+4 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
White59%52%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts78th percentile (list)
Black32%22%reading +11 pts, math +6 pts76th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%32%reading +7 pts, math +2 pts57th percentile (list)
Asian65%45%reading +2 pts, math -19 pts46th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts33rd 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 6501 NW 72ND ST
City Kansas City
ZIP Code 64151
District 2923550
NCES School ID 292355001369
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64151

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,022
Per Capita Income $44,505
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $274,000
Median Rent $1,245
Owner-Occupied 59.0%
Renter-Occupied 41.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plaza Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.6%
Black 17.3%
Hispanic/Latino 12.4%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 3.4%
Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 676
Teachers (FTE) 54.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plaza Middle?
Plaza Middle has a Repit School Score of 67 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 Plaza Middle?
Plaza Middle has 676 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Plaza Middle serve?
Plaza Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plaza Middle receive per student?
Plaza Middle receives $15,923 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plaza Middle in 64151 ▼
Avg Home Value
$353,620
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,541
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
41.0%

Other Schools in 64151

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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