Argentine Middle

www.kckps.org

519 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Argentine Middle School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving as part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated on Ruby Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local Argentine neighborhood, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. As a district school, it emphasizes the KCKPS mission of ensuring all students are college and career-ready by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth.

The school is dedicated to serving a diverse student body and utilizes the resources and curriculum standards established by the KCKPS district to meet the unique needs of its learners. Beyond core academics, Argentine Middle typically offers various opportunities for student engagement, emphasizing community involvement and the social-emotional development necessary during the middle school years. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational support, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication regarding student progress and district-wide initiatives.

519

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Argentine Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	351
Black	81
Asian	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
351 (67.6%)
Black
81 (15.6%)
White
57 (11.0%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
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:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-6750
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 189

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 149