MAPLE PARK MIDDLE

638 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Maple Park Middle School, located in the Northland area of Kansas City, Missouri, is part of the North Kansas City School District (NKCSD). Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development during the transitional adolescent years. The campus at 5300 N. Bennington is designed to support a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to engage with a rigorous curriculum while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs that cater to diverse interests.

As a member of the North Kansas City school community, Maple Park emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships between students, staff, and families. The school prioritizes a supportive culture that values inclusivity, student agency, and preparation for high school success. By leveraging the resources of one of the largest and most well-regarded districts in the region, Maple Park Middle School strives to provide its students with modern instructional tools and opportunities for social-emotional learning, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

638

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAPLE PARK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	111
Black	133
Asian	15
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
296 (46.4 %)
Black
133 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
111 (17.4 %)
Two or More
79 (12.4 %)
Asian
15 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5280
Website:	http://www.nkcschools/mpms/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 7 306

Grade 8 332