Kearney Middle School

Kearney Middle School (grades 6–7) is where Bulldog students make the leap from elementary foundations to the deeper, exploratory learning that sets them up for success at Kearney Junior High and beyond. Inside our bright, recently modernized campus, 40‑plus certified teachers blend traditional best practices with hands‑on, project‑based experiences. Think lab‑based science units, inquiry‑driven ELA workshops, and Real‑World Learning “mini‑missions” that let students pitch solutions to community partners. The result is a tight‑knit learning community that consistently outperforms the state on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) exams and earns top‑tier ratings from both the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and independent reviewers.

Over the last five testing cycles, KMS has maintained top‑20% statewide status and posted math scores that rival selective middle schools in the Kansas City metro. Beyond core academics, our Bulldogs thrive in award‑winning fine‑arts ensembles, nationally recognized Scholar Bowl and Robotics teams, and a full menu of MSHSAA athletics that emphasize sportsmanship and Bulldog pride. Student leadership is woven throughout, from Peer Ambassadors who welcome new classmates to the “K‑Crew” service club that logs thousands of volunteer hours each year. Parents and guardians stay in the loop through ParentSquare, weekly Bulldog Bulletins, and student‑led conferences that highlight goal‑setting and growth.