Central Middle

www.kckps.org

686 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School is a public middle school located at 925 Ivandale in Kansas City, Kansas. Serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. As part of a diverse urban district, the school focuses on providing equitable opportunities for all learners, leveraging a variety of educational resources and extracurricular programs to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of KCKPS, which emphasizes community engagement, academic excellence, and the success of every student. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and support services, Central Middle aims to cultivate a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically and participate actively in their education. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student development, with further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, and district-wide initiatives available through the official KCKPS website.

686

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	530
Black	74
Asian	32
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
530 (77.3 %)
Black
74 (10.8 %)
White
32 (4.7 %)
Asian
32 (4.7 %)
Two or More
14 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-6150
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 243

Grade 7 224

Grade 8 219