Very Good
#358 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Rising Hill Elementary
Elementary School · North Kansas City 74 · Kansas City, MO
A North Kansas City 74 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7301 NE 108TH ST., Kansas City, MO 64157
- Math 70% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rising Hill Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 68% across the 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rising Hill Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$137,681
Median home value
$360,800
Median rent
$1,970/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64157; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellybrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Bell Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Shoal Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Northview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 672 | 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.
North Kansas City 74
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #8 of 33
- District spending per student
- $14,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rising Hill Elementary is listed in NORTH KANSAS CITY 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rising Hill Elementary
Rising Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of North Kansas City 74, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Hill Elementary
What grades does Rising Hill Elementary serve?
Rising Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rising Hill Elementary?
Rising Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Hill Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rising Hill Elementary rank in MO?
Rising Hill Elementary ranks #358 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Rising Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rising Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rising Hill Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Rising Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Rising Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rising Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rising Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rising Hill Elementary?
35.8% of students at Rising Hill 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (816) 321-5370
- Area population (ZIP 64157)
- 22,429
- Area average commute
- 24.2 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 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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 64157; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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