New Mark Middle vs Platte Purchase Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Mark Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
965 students
Platte Purchase Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
368 students
| Measure | New Mark Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Platte Purchase Middle School Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 392 | #37 of 392 |
| National rank | #2759 of 15,369 | #2526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 965 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte Purchase Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 72.9).
- •New Mark Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 35.6%).
- •Platte Purchase Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •New Mark Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 368.
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 New Mark Middle better than Platte Purchase Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Platte Purchase Middle School ranks higher (74.1 vs 72.9 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 New Mark Middle and Platte Purchase Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Mark Middle: 965. Platte Purchase Middle School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Mark Middle and Platte Purchase Middle School rank in Missouri?
New Mark Middle is 41st of 392 and Platte Purchase Middle School is 37th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).