For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,609 students in Guadalupe Centers Schools 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 Guadalupe Centers Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,609 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Guadalupe Centers Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 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 70-74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%

Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,553 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
28 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
2%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
116
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
123
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
123
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,875 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,346 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,875
$15,081

Spending / Student
$12,346
$13,908

Best Guadalupe Centers Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Grades: PK-5
| 791 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guadalupe Centers Schools School District?
Guadalupe Centers Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,609 students.
What is the rank of Guadalupe Centers Schools School District?
Guadalupe Centers Schools School District is ranked #530 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe Centers Schools School District?
97% of Guadalupe Centers Schools School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guadalupe Centers Schools School District?
Guadalupe Centers Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Guadalupe Centers Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,346 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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