Eastgate 6th Grade Center is located at 3500 East Meyer Boulevard in the south Kansas City area of Kansas City, Missouri. The campus serves students in grade 6 only. Enrollment is approximately 639 students during the school year. Classroom instruction is supported by a student–teacher ratio of about 13:1. Academic performance indicates around 38% of students meet math proficiency, while about 33% meet reading proficiency. The student body is 51% male and 49% female. The???????????????? school's essence is making students more comfortable with the middle school environment by giving them a clear idea of what is expected and assisting them in getting used to new academic routines. The houses in the surrounding districts are mostly priced between $180,000 and $320,000, which is typical for the mature residential areas that have grown around the school. Parents regularly commend the school for the way it supports their children in becoming confident and making a smooth transition to the middle school system. By focusing solely on preparedness and gradually offering academic support, Eastgate 6th Grade Center is striving to be recognized among the top middle schools in Missouri.