Congress Middle vs Plaza Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Congress Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Plaza Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
| Measure | Congress Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Plaza Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 392 | #98 of 392 |
| National rank | #4412 of 15,369 | #4803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Congress Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 63.1).
- •Plaza Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Congress Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Congress Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 34.6%).
- •Congress Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Plaza Middle is the larger school with 673 students compared with 601.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Congress Middle better than Plaza Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Congress Middle ranks higher (64.8 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Congress Middle and Plaza Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress Middle: 601. Plaza Middle: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress Middle and Plaza Middle rank in Missouri?
Congress Middle is 85th of 392 and Plaza Middle is 98th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).