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#728 of 1,294 schools in KS
Merriam Park Elementary
Elementary School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Merriam, KS
A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6100 Mastin St, Merriam, KS 66203
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merriam Park Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Merriam Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,040/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merriam), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,590
Median home value
$235,900
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieman ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Crestview ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Highlands ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #33 of 44
- District spending per student
- $12,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merriam Park Elementary is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Merriam, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 429 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #728 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merriam Park Elementary
What grades does Merriam Park Elementary serve?
Merriam Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Merriam Park Elementary?
Merriam Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merriam Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Merriam Park Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merriam Park Elementary rank in KS?
Merriam Park Elementary ranks #728 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Merriam Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Merriam Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Merriam Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merriam Park Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merriam Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Merriam Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merriam Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Merriam Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merriam Park Elementary?
55.5% of students at Merriam Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (913) 993-3600
- Area population (ZIP 66203)
- 19,195
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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