School Score

Below average

31/100

Kansas City, Missouri · 2022-23

Kansas City Public Schools

Serving 14,000 students in 35 schools, Kansas City Public Schools trails US averages on standardized assessments. Math: 13% · Reading: 20% · Graduation: 70%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

13%

District-wide

↓ 13.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

20%

District-wide

↓ 9.0% vs US

Graduation rate

70%

4-year

Enrollment

14,000

35 schools

Kansas proficiency

13% / 20%

"Kansas City Public Schools students reached 13% math proficiency and 20% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 26% / 28% state averages."

Source: NCES + Missouri DOE

Graduation rate

70%

"Kansas City Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 70%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$19,500

"Kansas City Public Schools spends $19,500 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Kansas City Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Kansas City Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

13%

here

26%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 50%

Reading proficiency

20%

here

28%

state

29%

US avg

↓ 31%

Graduation rate

70%

here

91%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 20%

Student-teacher ratio

12.3:1

here

12.7:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 20%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

100%

here

49.1%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Kansas City Public Schools a good school district?▾

Kansas City Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 31/100 (D, Below average). It trails US averages on standardized assessments, with 13% math and 20% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Kansas City Public Schools?▾

Kansas City Public Schools operates 35 public schools serving 14,000 students in and around Kansas City, Missouri.

What is Kansas City Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Kansas City Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 70%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Kansas City Public Schools spend per student?▾

Kansas City Public Schools spends approximately $19,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Kansas City Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Kansas City Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.