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#2099 of 2,221 schools in MO
Westridge Elem.
Elementary School · Raytown C-2 · Kansas City, MO
A Raytown C-2 elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8500 E 77TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64138
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westridge Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westridge Elem. 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
$54,619
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Southwood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| St Regis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 324 | 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.
Raytown C-2
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westridge Elem. is listed in RAYTOWN C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westridge Elem.
Westridge Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Raytown C-2, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,099 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westridge Elem.
What grades does Westridge Elem. serve?
Westridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Westridge Elem.?
Westridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge Elem. is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westridge Elem. rank in MO?
Westridge Elem. ranks #2,099 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Westridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Westridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Westridge Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westridge Elem. has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westridge Elem. a charter school?
No, Westridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westridge Elem. a Title I school?
No, Westridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westridge Elem.?
71.0% of students at Westridge Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (816) 268-7290
- Area population (ZIP 64138)
- 24,830
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 · 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.
- 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)
- 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 64138; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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