KEARNEY MIDDLE

499 Students

Middle School 6th - 7th

School Overview

Kearney Middle School, located at 200 E 5th St in Kearney, Missouri, serves as a central hub for students in the Kearney School District. Situated in a community-focused environment, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, fostering an academic culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to support middle-level learners by providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere that encourages students to explore their interests, participate in extracurricular activities, and develop essential study habits.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student success, often prioritizing collaborative learning environments and strong partnerships with families. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum and supportive staff-student relationships, Kearney Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of Kearney High School. Its location in the heart of Kearney allows it to remain deeply integrated with the local community, creating a supportive network that helps students navigate the challenges of their middle school years.

499

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEARNEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	15
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
459 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	KEARNEY R-I
Phone:	(816)628-4115
Grade Range:	6th - 7th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 234