Thomas A Edison Elem vs Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem has a higher overall rating of 9.1/10 compared to 6.9/10. Highlands Elem is significantly larger with 366 students, about 1.6× the size of Thomas A Edison Elem (232). In math proficiency, Highlands Elem leads at 67.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Thomas A Edison Elem
Kansas City, KS
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
232 students
Highlands Elem
Mission, KS
9.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
366 students
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| Metric | Thomas A Edison Elem | Highlands Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.8% | 9.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #525 of 1,295 | #32 of 1,295 |
| State Percentile | 60th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thomas A Edison Elem | Highlands Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Thomas A Edison Elem | Highlands Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 6th |
| Enrollment | 232 | 366 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.8% | 9.3% |
| District | Kansas City | Shawnee Mission Pub Sch |
| City | Kansas City | Mission |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kansas City (66103) | Mission (66205) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,403 | $100,139 |
| Median Home Value | $119,400 | $341,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,166 | $1,639 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.1% | 66.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | 7.7% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 18 min |