Central Middle School (7-8)
Central Middle School
School Leader(s)
Harrison Neal, Principal Casey Welch, Assistant Principal Dr. Brenda Barnes, Assistant Principal- NO Tuition
- Availability for 2021-2022
- Transportation provided
- No Before or After Care Available
Quick Facts
Our Mission
The Mission of Central Middle School is to pursue excellence in all areas by providing rigorous academics, developing leaders, fostering creativity, and empowering students with the essential skills to navigate the 21st century.
Points of Pride
School Hours
- School Hours: 8:20 am - 3:20 pm
- Before Care Hours Start: No Before Care available.
- After Care Hours End: No After Care available
School Details
- Year Established: 2014
- Total Enrollment: 453
- Affiliation: KCPS-Neighborhood
- School Type: KCPS-Neighborhood
Feeder Schools
- High School: Central High School
Tuition
- Tuition: NO Tuition
Our Demographics
Receive Special Ed Services
English Language Learners
Programs and Features
Specialized Programs
- N/A
Arts Programs
- Band
- Choir
- Drama + Theater
Sports Programs
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Football
- Golf (Boys)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Swimming (Boys)
- Swimming (Girls)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Clubs + Activities
- Chess Club
- Debate
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
- Speech + Debate
- Student Government
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Parent-Community Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Application Process
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
- Enrollment Open: Ongoing. More information is available here.
- Residence: Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.
How to Apply
Enroll online on the KCPS website
Applications for signature and neighborhood schools open on December 14, 2020
The initial round of applications deadline is February 15, 2021
The week of March 1st, initial seats will be offered, and parents will need to complete the registration form.
You can still apply after the deadline, seats will be offered at a later date.
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.
Student Performance
Standardized Test Results
English
Math
Why It Matters
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
Why It Matters
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Student Growth
English Language Arts
Floor
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
On Track
Why It Matters
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).