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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,615 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 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
2,615 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
160 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
402 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
21%
# Black Students
379 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
15%
6%
# White Students
1,475 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
57%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
112
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
162
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
198
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
226
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
193
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
199
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,140 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,602 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,140
$16,220
Spending / Student
$24,602
$17,133
Best Piper-Kansas City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piper Prairie Elementary 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
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Piper Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13021 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-5000
Grades: 3-5
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Piper Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4420 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-1144
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Piper High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 North 107 Street
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Kansas City, KS 66109
(913) 721-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 725 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,615 students.
What is the rank of Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District is ranked #49 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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%), 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?
57% of Piper-Kansas City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piper-Kansas City School District?
Piper-Kansas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $24,602 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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