Top Rankings
Piper-Kansas City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,634 students in Piper-Kansas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Piper-Kansas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
2,634 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Piper-Kansas City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
427 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
21%
# Black Students
394 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
15%
7%
# White Students
1,430 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
54%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
163
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
211
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
243
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
228
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,424 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,052
$16,113
Spending / Student
$24,424
$17,019
Best Piper-Kansas City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piper Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3131 N. 122nd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1243
Grades: PK-2
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Piper Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13021 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Grades: 3-5
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Piper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
Piper High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,634 students.
What is the rank of Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District is ranked #41 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Piper-Kansas City School District?
54% of Piper-Kansas City School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Piper-Kansas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,424 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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