Gateway 6th Grade Center vs New Mark Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway 6th Grade Center
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
882 students
New Mark Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
965 students
| Measure | Gateway 6th Grade Center Kansas City, Missouri | New Mark Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 392 | #41 of 392 |
| National rank | #3861 of 15,369 | #2759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 882 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Mark Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 67.6).
- •New Mark Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •New Mark Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •New Mark Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 36.1%).
- •Gateway 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.6).
- •New Mark Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 882.
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 Gateway 6th Grade Center better than New Mark Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Mark Middle ranks higher (72.9 vs 67.6 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 Gateway 6th Grade Center and New Mark Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway 6th Grade Center: 882. New Mark Middle: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway 6th Grade Center and New Mark Middle rank in Missouri?
Gateway 6th Grade Center is 71st of 392 and New Mark Middle is 41st of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).