Top Rankings
Center 58 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,454 students in Center 58 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Center 58 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
2,454 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Center 58 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
1,478 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
60%
15%
# White Students
425 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
17%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
230 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
196
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
176
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,551 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,396 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,551
$15,066
Spending / Student
$29,396
$13,894
Best Center 58 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10781 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8817 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3613
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3613
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Grand Ave
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4250
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4250
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Center Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8715 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
Center Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 E 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4000
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Euclid Ave
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 349-3444
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 349-3444
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
8817 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,454 students.
What is the rank of Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District is ranked #523 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (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 Missouri 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 Center 58 School District?
60% of Center 58 School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Center 58 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,396 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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