Excellent
#166 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 7% in state
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
High School · Ewing Marion Kauffman School · Kansas City, MO
A charter high school in Kansas City, MO where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6401 Paseo Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64131
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2021, to 42% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ewing Marion Kauffman High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$63,374
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ewing Marion Kauffman School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High is listed in EWING MARION KAUFFMAN SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ewing Marion Kauffman High
Ewing Marion Kauffman High is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Ewing Marion Kauffman School, serving approximately 399 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ewing Marion Kauffman High
What grades does Ewing Marion Kauffman High serve?
Ewing Marion Kauffman High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman High?
Ewing Marion Kauffman High has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewing Marion Kauffman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ewing Marion Kauffman High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ewing Marion Kauffman High rank in MO?
Ewing Marion Kauffman High ranks #166 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ewing Marion Kauffman High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ewing Marion Kauffman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Ewing Marion Kauffman High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ewing Marion Kauffman High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Ewing Marion Kauffman High a charter school?
Yes, Ewing Marion Kauffman High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ewing Marion Kauffman High a Title I school?
No, Ewing Marion Kauffman High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ewing Marion Kauffman High?
75.7% of students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (816) 268-5660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 64131)
- 21,972
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 64131; 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, 2015-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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