Piper-kansas City School District
School District · Kansas City, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Piper-kansas City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Piper-kansas City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Piper Prairie Elementary
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Piper Creek Elementary
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Piper Middle
Kansas City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#189 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,730
$2,524 vs Kansas median
District size
2,774 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Piper-kansas City ranks #189 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Piper-kansas City's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Piper Prairie Elementary (7.5/10), Piper Creek Elementary (7.4/10), and Piper Middle (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Piper-kansas City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper Prairie Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Piper Creek Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Piper Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Piper High | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.1/10, Piper-kansas City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Piper Prairie Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Piper-kansas City students show an average math proficiency of 56.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.
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 6.1/10. 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 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Piper-kansas City?
Across schools in Piper-kansas City with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. 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 6.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.2%
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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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