Kansas City 33 School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
31
21 elem, 3 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,743
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Kansas City 33?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kansas City 33 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.
Lincoln College Prep.
Kansas City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carver Dual Language School
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Border Star Montessori
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#342 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,743
+$6,216 vs Missouri median
District size
14,694 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Kansas City 33 ranks #342 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Kansas City 33's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 31 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln College Prep. (9.0/10), Carver Dual Language School (8.4/10), and Border Star Montessori (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kansas City 33
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (31 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln College Prep. | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Carver Dual Language School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Border Star Montessori | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln College Academy Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Pitcher Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Holliday Montessori | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Garfield Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Ac Prep Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Wendell Phillips Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.7/10, Kansas City 33 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln College Prep., which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Kansas City 33 students show an average math proficiency of 24.5% and ELA proficiency of 29.0%.
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 5.7/10. 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?
Lincoln College Prep. is the highest-rated school in Kansas City 33 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Kansas City 33?
Across schools in Kansas City 33 with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.0%. 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 5.7/10 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 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.0%
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Compare Kansas City 33 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
- Jefferson City (18)
- Joplin Schools (16)
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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