Park Hill School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,382
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,382
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Park Hill?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Park Hill 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.
Walden Middle
Kansas City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hawthorn Elem.
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Line Creek Elem.
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#224 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,382
+$2,855 vs Missouri median
District size
11,915 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Park Hill ranks #224 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Park Hill's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walden Middle (8.6/10), Hawthorn Elem. (8.1/10), and Line Creek Elem. (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Park Hill schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Park Hill
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden Middle | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Hawthorn Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Line Creek Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Point Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | English Landing Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Southeast Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Union Chapel Elem. | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Alfred L. Renner Elem. | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Lakeview Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Park Hill South High | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Park Hill
Park Hill is a Kansas City, Missouri school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 11,915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $15,382 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Park Hill demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walden Middle, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Park Hill students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.8%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Park Hill, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Park Hill with test data.
Schools in Park Hill
18 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 11,915
- Teachers (FTE)
- 890
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Park Hill?
Park Hill has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Park Hill?
The average composite rating for Park Hill is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Park Hill?
Park Hill spends $15,382 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Park Hill?
The average student-teacher ratio in Park Hill is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Park Hill?
Walden Middle is the highest-rated school in Park Hill with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Park Hill?
Across schools in Park Hill with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Park Hill compare to other districts in Missouri?
Park Hill has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 18 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.8%
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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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