Hickman Mills C-1 School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,610
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,610
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Evaluating Hickman Mills C-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hickman Mills C-1 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.
Dobbs Elementary
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ervin Elementary School
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Compass Elementary
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#327 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,610
+$2,083 vs Missouri median
District size
4,981 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Hickman Mills C-1 ranks #327 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Hickman Mills C-1's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dobbs Elementary (8.1/10), Ervin Elementary School (7.4/10), and Compass Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hickman Mills C-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dobbs Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Ervin Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Compass Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Ruskin High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Hickman Mills 6th 7th Gr Ctr | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Millennium at Sante Fe | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Truman Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Ingels Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Warford Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hickman Mills C-1
Hickman Mills C-1 is a Kansas City, Missouri school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 4,981 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. The district invests $14,610 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Hickman Mills C-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dobbs Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hickman Mills C-1 students show an average math proficiency of 23.5% and ELA proficiency of 28.1%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hickman Mills C-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hickman Mills C-1 with test data.
Schools in Hickman Mills C-1
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,981
- Teachers (FTE)
- 391
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hickman Mills C-1?
Hickman Mills C-1 has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hickman Mills C-1?
The average composite rating for Hickman Mills C-1 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hickman Mills C-1?
Hickman Mills C-1 spends $14,610 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hickman Mills C-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hickman Mills C-1 is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hickman Mills C-1?
Dobbs Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hickman Mills C-1 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hickman Mills C-1?
Across schools in Hickman Mills C-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hickman Mills C-1 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Hickman Mills C-1 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri 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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