Top Rankings
Turner-Kansas City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,880 students in Turner-Kansas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Turner-Kansas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
3,880 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
270 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Turner-Kansas City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 82% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.57
# American Indian Students
21 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,946 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
21%
# Black Students
486 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
1,119 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
29%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
231
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
258
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
259
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
286
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
268
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
301
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
372
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,918 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 $21,380 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,918
$16,113
Spending / Student
$21,380
$17,019
Best Turner-Kansas City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2570 South 42nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5340 Oak Grove Rd
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Trail
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Riverview
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Grades: 6
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Turner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2211 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #77.
Turner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beyond The Bell
Magnet School
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turner-Kansas City School District?
Turner-Kansas City School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,880 students.
What is the rank of Turner-Kansas City School District?
Turner-Kansas City School District is ranked #277 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Turner-Kansas City School District?
50% of Turner-Kansas City School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turner-Kansas City School District?
Turner-Kansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Turner-Kansas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,380 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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