Kansas City 33 School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#255 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,743
+$6,221 vs Missouri median
District size
14,694 students
Much larger than Missouri median
About Kansas City 33
Kansas City 33 is a Kansas City, Missouri school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 14,694 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. The district invests $18,743 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Kansas City 33 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hale Cook Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kansas City 33 students show an average math proficiency of 16.9% and ELA proficiency of 23.8%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Kansas City 33, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kansas City 33 with test data.
Schools in Kansas City 33
31 schools Elementary Schools 21
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 14,694
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,175
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kansas City 33?
Kansas City 33 has 31 schools in total — 21 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kansas City 33?
The average composite rating for Kansas City 33 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kansas City 33?
Kansas City 33 spends $18,743 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kansas City 33?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kansas City 33 is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kansas City 33?
Hale Cook Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kansas City 33 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kansas City 33?
Across schools in Kansas City 33 with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kansas City 33 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Kansas City 33 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 31 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 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.8%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MO
Compare Kansas City 33 with neighboring districts in the state.
- St. Louis City (68)
- Springfield R-xii (57)
- Division of Youth Service (41)
- Columbia 93 (36)
- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
- North Kansas City 74 (34)
- Hazelwood (32)
- Independence 30 (31)
- Rockwood R-vi (31)
- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
- Parkway C-2 (29)
- Fort Zumwalt School District (27)
- St. Joseph (25)
- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
- Wentzville R-iv (22)
- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Department of Corrections (20)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
- Jefferson City (18)
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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