Park Hill School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,382
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
18
11 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,382
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#110 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,382
+$2,860 vs Missouri median
District size
11,915 students
Much larger than Missouri median
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 7.1/10, Park Hill is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is English Landing Elem., which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Park Hill students show an average math proficiency of 50.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.
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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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?
English Landing Elem. is the highest-rated school in Park Hill with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Park Hill?
Across schools in Park Hill with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. 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 7.1/10 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 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.3%
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 Park Hill 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)
- Kansas City 33 (33)
- 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)
- 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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