Congress Middle School

Kansas City, MO 64153

Phone: (816) 359-4230
Fax: (816) 359-4239
District: Park Hill School District

9

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades 7-8 • 601 students

Congress Middle School, located in Kansas City, Missouri, serves grades 7-8 in the Park Hill School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Missouri to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.

Congress Middle School is a public school located in Kansas City, MO. 601 students attend Congress Middle School.

School Ratings

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Test Scores 7/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Missouri Assessment Program data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and using 2024 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) End-of-Course Assessments data from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Student Growth 2/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from Saint Louis University PRiME Center.

Posted: March 23, 2026

The lack of accountability from the principal is deeply concerning. Repeated issues involving staff behavior have gone unaddressed, sending a clear message that standards are not being enforced.

When leadership fails to act, it creates an environment where inappropriate behavior is tolerated. Additionally, communication has been dismissive and at times disrespectful, which only adds to the frustration.

Students deserve better, and so do families.

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Posted: November 17, 2025

It’s really strict on student and the homework is overwhelming

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I love the encors and the teachers

Posted: June 2, 2025

it’s so amazing and so big and the cafeteria food is just giving.

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It’s an excellent school for many kids to learn new things about middle school and things your kids will need to learn in their future awesome school!!

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This is a nice fun school I’m in 7th grade and the teachers are nice don’t listen to other reviews:)

Posted: January 20, 2021

My son has had no complaints with this school and his younger brother can not wait to start here this fall. Covid19 has changed some of the things he loves, like his intramurals, however he understands that is not the schools fault. He has no problem wearing his mask and has been happy with how the school year hybrid model is going. We've never had any problems with the staff or school.

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Posted: January 19, 2021

This place is a prison. You cant go to the bathroom without a badge UNLESS YOU ARE ESCORTED LIKE A CRIMINAL. If you want your kids to dread the end of their weekend then come on in. If you want miserable kids then here is the perfect place.

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Posted: September 25, 2020

I have had three kids go through this school. They’ve had teachers that they’ve loved and those that they felt we’re fine, but they’ve always left prepared for HS and saying they had a good experience. The current administration is amazing, especially under the circumstances. We moved here specifically to be a part of the PH school district and are thankful, every day, we did!

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We moved our son mid-year from a private school setting because we felt he needed a more rigorous academic program with teachers who were equipped to deal with special educational needs. The teachers and staff here are amazing. We were able to meet with his assigned team and all discussed a best approach. Teachers came in early to help him catch up to the learning curve and within a few short months he went from failing all subjects to nearly all A's and B's. The teachers really care about their students. Couldn't be more pleased with our experience here.

Posted: December 10, 2012

please do not send your child to this school it is tourture and the classrooms feel like jail :( SAVE YOURSELVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: December 9, 2012

Don't let your kid be in Mr.Jhonstons class, he is the worst out of every teacher

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