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CONGRESS MIDDLE

8150 N CONGRESS AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64153

CONGRESS MIDDLE

8150 N CONGRESS AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64153

About CONGRESS MIDDLE

Congress Middle School is located at 6304 East Meyer Boulevard in the south Kansas City area of Kansas City, Missouri. It serves students in grades 6 to 8 and enrolls approximately 623 students. The student–teacher ratio is about 12:1, which allows instruction to remain manageable across classrooms. Academic indicators show around 44% math proficiency and about 49% reading proficiency. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. The???????????????? school serves as an intermediate environment where students receive academic support while they are becoming gradually independent and responsible. Houses in the surrounding areas are mostly within a pricing bracket of $185,000 to $330,000, which is typical for the mature residential communities of this part of the city. Parents consistently praise the school for its role in motivating students and helping them develop independent study habits, which gradually builds their confidence and strength. Thanks to its never-ending dedication to student growth and academic consistency, Congress Middle School is on its way to becoming one of the top middle schools in ????????????????Missouri.

Contact Information

Address

8150 N CONGRESS AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64153

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Phone

(816) 359-4230

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 49% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
623
Total Students
$47360
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 81 IN STEM IN STATE

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at CONGRESS MIDDLE

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 63.56%
Asian 3.85%
Hispanic 12.52%
Black 12.2%
Two+ Races 5.46%
Native Am. 0%
White
63.56%
Asian
3.85%
Hispanic
12.52%
Black
12.2%
Two+ Races
5.46%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 623
47.99%
299 Female
52.01%
324 Male

Student Population

623 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Congress Middle School custodian Shane Williams achieved the Missouri School Plant Manager Association’s Facility Managers CORE Certification. The certification recognizes professional knowledge in school facilities management. The achievement reflects ongoing staff development and operational excellence.

FAQ

Q1. How does Congress Middle School support student safety?

Ans. Student safety is supported through supervised spaces and district safety protocols.

Q2. What social-emotional supports are available?

Ans. Social-emotional supports include counseling services and staff guidance throughout the school day.

Q3. How does the school promote regular attendance?

Ans. Attendance is promoted through monitoring and collaboration with families.

Q4. How are families kept connected to the school?

Ans. Family connection is maintained through district communication platforms and school messaging.

Q5. How does the school encourage positive behavior?

Ans. Positive behavior is encouraged through clear expectations and consistent reinforcement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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