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Northgate Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 760 students

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3 stars

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Posted May 31, 2012

Northgate was a dismal experience for my child. She was bullied and staff made no effort to remedy the problem - even after it was brought to their attention. The kids at that school are apparently not taught the basics of respecting other individuals. There were a couple good teachers that my daughter had, but overall, teaching efforts were targeted to the lowest common denominator. My child entered middle school all excited about learning, and her experience at Northgate beat that right out of her. We're having to do a whole lot of work to undo the damage inflicted by her year at Northgate. I am most unhappy. I used to be a big proponent of public schools, but no more based on this experience. Public schools, starting with Northgate, should be dismantled and parents given vouchers to enable them to send their kids to schools of their choice. We're lucky because we can afford to take my daughter out of Northgate and send her to a private school - which she will be attending next year. I really feel for the parents of kids who don't have similar resources and who are stuck in that school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2009

I loved this school! I attended Northgate from 2005-2008 and have met the nicest people there. The teachers are there after school to help you and I was prepared for high school this year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 13, 2009

This school is horrible. The diversity isnt there. I have a biracial child that got teased and made fun of because he was different what are we teaching kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2006

PSH! this is the best school ever. Love Chelsea
—Submitted by chelsea young, a student


Posted June 1, 2005

A progressive area school. This is a well-run, friendly, family-style school which provides a steady atmosphere for kids at a sensitive juncture in their lives. We had all three of our children attend 6-8th here. A very competent and effective administration and counseling staff make this a wonderful place for parents who want to join in their students' experience. There is a strong parent involvement and community spirit reverberating throught the halls of Northgate. Our children developed socially in leaps and bounds through their years here. Developing life-long friendships seemed easy in the bright, welcoming environment. The faculty was friendly, attentive, and open. We met regularly with our kids' teachers and they always seemed appreciative for the involvement. The teachers seemed to have a good rapport with the students and the parent-student-teacher relationship was strong.
—Submitted by Joe Barney, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

274 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

266 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

244 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students46%
Female54%
Male38%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
White55%
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female55%
Male44%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students51%
Female61%
Male41%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students56%
Female63%
Male51%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students57%
Female54%
Male59%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
72%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students86%
Female83%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White85%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 76%
Black 18% 18%
Hispanic 13% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2117 NE 48th St
Kansas City, MO 64118
Phone: (816) 413-6100

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