Turner Middle School

www.turnerusd202.org/

585 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Turner Middle School, located at 1312 South 55th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Turner Unified School District (USD 202). The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle school grades. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by building strong foundational skills and encouraging active student participation.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both curriculum standards and a supportive school culture, Turner Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and achievement among its student body. For parents and community members, the school represents a central point of engagement, providing the necessary resources and communication channels to support student success throughout their middle school years.

585

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turner Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	301
Black	87
Asian	16
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

Hispanic
301 (51.5%)
White
153 (26.2%)
Black
87 (14.9%)
Two or More
25 (4.3%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Turner-Kansas City
Phone:	(913)288-4000
Website:	http://www.turnerusd202.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 1

Grade 7 283

Grade 8 301