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New Mark Middle

Grades 07–08 · Middle · Kansas City, MO · NCES 292280001282

At a glance

Reported students

965

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

62.57

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Missouri middle enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

547.5

New Mark Middle: 965 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
987
Teachers (FTE)
60.39
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1

What the reported data says about New Mark Middle

New Mark Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Kansas City. It is one of 32 current school records connected to North Kansas City 74. NCES reports 965 students for 2024–25.

Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.4%) and Black (14.4%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking New Mark Middle

  1. 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities
10.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
23.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0.6
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White59.4%
  • Hispanic12.3%
  • Black14.4%
  • Asian2.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial10.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near New Mark Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Platte Purchase Middle School

Middle · Platte Co. R-III

06–083682.2 mi
Gateway 6th Grade Center

Middle · North Kansas City 74

06–068822.5 mi
Antioch Middle

Middle · North Kansas City 74

07–088865.2 mi
Congress Middle

Middle · Park Hill

06–086016 mi
Plaza Middle

Middle · Park Hill

06–086736.1 mi
Smithville Middle

Middle · Smithville R-II

07–083716.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about New Mark Middle

What grades does New Mark Middle serve?

New Mark Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in North Kansas City 74.

How many students attend New Mark Middle?

New Mark Middle reported 965 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 987 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at New Mark Middle?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 965 students and 62.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is New Mark Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

New Mark Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Kansas City 74 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of New Mark Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

23.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is New Mark Middle in?

New Mark Middle is part of North Kansas City 74, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near New Mark Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Platte Purchase Middle School (2.2 mi), Gateway 6th Grade Center (2.5 mi), Antioch Middle (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.