PLAZA MIDDLE

www.parkhill.k12.mo.us

673 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Plaza Middle School, located at 6501 NW 72nd St in Kansas City, Missouri, is a key component of the highly regarded Park Hill School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build strong foundations for their future high school years.

As part of the Park Hill community, Plaza Middle School benefits from the district’s dedication to innovative teaching methods, robust technology integration, and a focus on preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that balances rigorous curriculum requirements with personal growth. By prioritizing collaboration and high standards, Plaza Middle strives to empower every student to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging learning atmosphere.

673

Total Students

54.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLAZA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	82
Black	118
Asian	24
Two or More	48
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	24

White
374 (55.6%)
Black
118 (17.5%)
Hispanic
82 (12.2%)
Two or More
48 (7.1%)
Asian
24 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
24 (3.6%)
American Indian
3 (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:	PARK HILL
Phone:	(816)359-4210
Website:	http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 6 218

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 211