PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL
919 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 571 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black | 128 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 84 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 8 |
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White571 (62.1%)
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Black128 (13.9%)
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Hispanic103 (11.2%)
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Two or More84 (9.1%)
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Asian21 (2.3%)
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Pacific Islander8 (0.9%)
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American Indian4 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 301 |
| Grade 7 | 324 |
| Grade 8 | 294 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 437 | 47.6% |
| Male | 482 | 52.4% |
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