What grades does Gloria Willis Middle School serve?

Gloria Willis Middle School is a Middle school serving students in Kansas City, KS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Gloria Willis Middle School located?

Gloria Willis Middle School is located at Kansas City, KS in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gloria Willis Middle School?

Gloria Willis Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What schools are in Kansas City, KS?

Kansas City, KS is served by the local school district. Gloria Willis Middle School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Gloria Willis Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Wed

2026-27 Part-Day Preschool New Teachers ReportStaff Day

New Teachers Report

Aug

Mon

All Staff Report - Inservice/Classroom Prep (2026-27)Staff Day

All Staff Report - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep

Aug

Mon

Inservice Week (2026-27)Staff Day

Staff Inservice Week

Aug

Wed

SPED Kick-off and MLL Kick-off (2026-27)Staff Day

SPED Kick-off and MLL Kick-off

Aug

Thu

Convocation - Administrative Offices Closed (2026-27)Staff Day

Convocation - Administrative Offices Closed

Aug

Fri

Inservice/Classroom Prep (2026-27)Staff Day

0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Classroom Prep

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

739

Student:Teacher

18.9:1

Locale

Urban

District

Kansas City

Econ. Disadvantaged

81.9%

Phone

(913)627-6300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

11%

6th percentile in KS

Math Proficiency

2th percentile in KS

Chronic Absenteeism

22.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

10 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Worse than average in KS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

769

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

82% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,613

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,462

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,703

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 24%State 62%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$316,796

+2.8% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Kansas City, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.9%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

17.5%

Uninsured residents

19.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,963

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,649

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,152 (43%)

Intellectual Disability

237 (9%)

Speech/Language Impairment

233 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

219 (8%)

Autism

207 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

49 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

737

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

2026-27 Part-Day Preschool New Teachers Report

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

All Staff Report - Inservice/Classroom Prep (2026-27)

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Inservice Week (2026-27)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	2026-27 Part-Day Preschool - No School (Planning/PD) No School for Students, 0.5 Plan / 0.5 PD	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (2026-27) No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (Labor Day)	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	2026-27 Part-Day Preschool - No School (Planning/PD) No School for Students, 0.5 Plan / 0.5 PD	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	2026-27 Part-Day Preschool - No School (Planning/PD) No School for Students, 0.5 Plan / 0.5 PD	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	2026-27 Part-Day Preschool - No School (Planning/PD) No School for Students, 0.5 Plan / 0.5 PD	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	End of Quarter 1 (2026-27) End of Quarter 1	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Inservice/Record Prep - No School for Students (2026-27) No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Non-Duty Day - No School for Students (2026-27) No School for Students, Non-Duty Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break - No School (2026-27) Fall Break, No School for Students	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday (2026-27) Holiday (Thanksgiving)	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	High School Finals (2026-27) High School Final Exams	exam	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 2 (2026-27) Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 2	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Inservice/Record Prep - No School for Students (2026-27) No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School (2026-27) Winter Break, No School for Students	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day Holiday (2026-27) Holiday (New Year's Day)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Classroom Prep/Inservice - No School for Students (2026-27) No School for Students, Classroom Prep 0.5 / Inservice 0.5	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return from Winter Break (2026-27) Students Return	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day Holiday - No School (2026-27) No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (MLK Day)	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Non-Duty Day - No School for Students (2026-27 February) No School for Students, Non-Duty Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day Holiday - No School (2026-27) No School for Students, Administrative Offices Closed, Holiday (President's Day)	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of Quarter 3 (2026-27) End of Quarter 3	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Inservice/Records Prep - No School for Students (2026-27) No School for Students, 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Records Prep	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No School (2026-27) Spring Break, No School for Students	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Non-Duty Day / Inclement Weather Make-up Day (2026-27) EC-12 No School and Non-Duty Day; Unless Announced for Inclement Weather Make-up Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	Kindergarten Kick Off (2026-27) Kindergarten Kick Off	Event	—
Thu, May 13, 2027	Senior Last Day (2026-27) Senior Last Day	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	High School Finals (2026-27) High School Final Exams	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Early Release K-12 - Last Day for Students (2026-27) Early Release K-12 - End of Quarter 4 - Last day for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day for Teachers (2026-27) Last Day for Teachers - 0.5 Inservice / 0.5 Record Prep	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Emergency Make-up Days (2026-27) Emergency Make-up Days	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday (2026-27) Holiday (Memorial Day)	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday (2026-27) Holiday (Juneteenth)	Holiday	—