CONGRESS MIDDLE

8150 N CONGRESS AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64153

www.parkhill.k12.mo.us

601 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Congress Middle School is a public school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving as part of the highly-regarded Park Hill School District. Situated at 8150 N. Congress Ave, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. As part of the Park Hill community, the school emphasizes a commitment to excellence, innovation, and fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school is well-integrated into the broader district framework, which is known for its strong focus on student success, collaborative learning, and community engagement. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs, Congress Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty resources, the Park Hill School District’s official website at [http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us](http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us) serves as the primary hub for communication and updates.

601

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CONGRESS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	71
Black	87
Asian	22
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	15

White
371 (61.7%)
Black
87 (14.5%)
Hispanic
71 (11.8%)
Two or More
35 (5.8%)
Asian
22 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.5%)

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:	PARK HILL
Phone:	(816)359-4230
Website:	http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 199

Grade 7 198

Grade 8 204