Piper-kansas City School District
School District · Kansas City, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#200 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,730
$2,524 vs Kansas median
District size
2,774 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Piper-kansas City
Piper-kansas City is a Kansas City, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,774 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,730 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Piper-kansas City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Piper Prairie Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Piper-kansas City students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Piper-kansas City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Piper-kansas City with test data.
Schools in Piper-kansas City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,774
- Teachers (FTE)
- 192
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Piper-kansas City?
Piper-kansas City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Piper-kansas City?
The average composite rating for Piper-kansas City is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Piper-kansas City?
Piper-kansas City spends $12,730 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Piper-kansas City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Piper-kansas City is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Piper-kansas City?
Piper Prairie Elementary is the highest-rated school in Piper-kansas City with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Piper-kansas City?
Across schools in Piper-kansas City with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Piper-kansas City compare to other districts in Kansas?
Piper-kansas City has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Piper-kansas City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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