School Overview
Paul Kinder Middle School is a public school located in Blue Springs, Missouri, serving as part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District. Situated on South R.D. Mize Road, the school focuses on providing a structured, supportive academic environment for students transitioning between elementary and high school. As a district-run institution, it adheres to the broader mission of the Blue Springs R-IV system, which emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and preparing students for future success in higher education or the workforce.

The school community is known for balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements—such as math, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to foster student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Blue Springs district, Paul Kinder Middle School prioritizes technology integration and personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of its middle-level student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student growth, community involvement, and athletic or arts-based programs within the Blue Springs area.
919
Total Students
57.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White571
Hispanic103
Black128
Asian21
Two or More84
American Indian4
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    571 (62.1%)
  • Black
    128 (13.9%)
  • Hispanic
    103 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    84 (9.1%)
  • Asian
    21 (2.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
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: BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Phone: (816)874-3560
Website: http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 267
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 90
Grades Taught
Grade 6 301
Grade 7 324
Grade 8 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6301
Grade 7324
Grade 8294
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43747.6%
Male48252.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)