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HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER

11115 BENNINGTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64134

HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER

11115 BENNINGTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64134

About HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER

Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is located at 101 East 99th Terrace in the Hickman Mills area of Kansas City, Missouri. The campus serves students in grade 8 only. Enrollment is approximately 361 students during the academic year. Instruction is supported by a student–teacher ratio of about 16:1. Academic results show around 6% of students meet math proficiency, while about 14% meet reading proficiency. The student body is 51% male and 49% female. The school serves as a focused environment where eighth-grade students prepare for the demands of high school through a structured framework and support. Most of the houses in the closest areas are usually priced between $160,000 and $290,000, which shows that these are long-established residential communities around the school district. Parents also say that the school makes their children fall in love with learning, and it is wonderful to see how they become accountable and prepared for high school. By keeping the focus on transition readiness and providing consistent academic support, Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center is on the way to becoming one of the best middle schools in ????????????????Missouri.

Contact Information

Address

11115 BENNINGTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64134

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Phone

(816) 316-7600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 6%
Reading 14%
State average proficiency is 6% in Math and 14% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
361
Total Students
$47360
Avg. Teacher Salary

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 8.31%
Asian 1.94%
Hispanic 20.22%
Black 62.05%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
8.31%
Asian
1.94%
Hispanic
20.22%
Black
62.05%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 361
49.31%
178 Female
50.69%
183 Male

Student Population

361 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

120 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The Hickman Mills Educational Foundation held a raffle for a signed Nick Bolton jersey to support local students. The drawing took place during the week of December 15, 2025. Proceeds from the raffle supported student-focused programs and initiatives.

FAQ

Q1. How does the Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center support student readiness for high school?

Ans. Student readiness is supported through structured expectations and guidance that promote independence and responsibility.

Q2. What safety practices are followed daily?

Ans. Daily safety practices include staff supervision and district safety procedures.

Q3. How does the school support family communication?

Ans. Family communication is maintained through district platforms and school updates.

Q4. What support services are available to students?

Ans. Support services include counseling and special services provided through the district.

Q5. How does the school recognize student progress?

Ans. Recognition focuses on progress, effort, and positive behavior.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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