Top Rankings
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch 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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 26,278 students in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch 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 Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District are Corinth Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
45 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
26,278 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
1,731 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch 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 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.56
# American Indian Students
68 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
599 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,185 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
21%
# Black Students
2,369 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
16,413 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
63%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,619 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
609
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
1,954
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,990
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,931
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,900
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,046
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,938
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,914
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,909
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,058
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,276
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,001
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,839
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,889
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
24
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,200 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,580 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$373 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$409 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,200
$16,220
Spending / Student
$15,580
$17,133
Best Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corinth Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8301 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3411 W. 103rd Street
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 993-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6642 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Belinder Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7230 Belinder Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-1800
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5300 W. 86th Street
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-2200
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2511 W 50th St
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-5800
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-5800
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Trailwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5101 W 95th St
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-5600
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6200 Roe
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-3300
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Park-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10000 Nieman
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 993-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 512 students
Rank: #1010.
Ray Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5642 Rosehill
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-3400
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1111.
John Diemer Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 W. 103rd Street
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-3100
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-3100
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #1212.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13951 W 79th St
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 993-3700
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 993-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15600 W 83rd St
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 993-3500
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 993-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #1414.
Sunflower Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8955 Loiret Blvd
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 993-5400
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 993-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1515.
Roesland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Parish Dr
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-4700
Mission, KS 66205
(913) 993-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #1616.
Indian Hills Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6400 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-0400
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-0400
Grades: 7-8
| 880 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lenexa Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8650 Haven
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 993-5700
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 993-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7100 Lamar
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-5000
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #1919.
Rushton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 W 52nd St
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-4900
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #2020.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6301 W 78th St
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-5500
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #2121.
Shawnee Mission East High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-6600
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 993-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #2222.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8600 Candlelight
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 993-4500
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 993-4500
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bluejacket-flint
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11615 W 49th Ter
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Rhein Benninghoven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6720 Caenen
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1900
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #2525.
Broken Arrow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5901 Alden
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-2300
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #2626.
Indian Woods Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9700 Woodson
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-0600
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-0600
Grades: 7-8
| 786 students
Rank: #2727.
Pawnee Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 W 91st St
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-4300
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #2828.
Rosehill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9801 Rosehill
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 993-4800
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 993-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 481 students
Rank: #2929.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6101 Craig St.
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-3000
Mission, KS 66202
(913) 993-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #3030.
East Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7342 Lowell
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-3200
Overland Park, KS 66204
(913) 993-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #3131.
Shawnee Mission South High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5800 W 107th St
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-7500
Overland Park, KS 66207
(913) 993-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,512 students
Rank: #3232.
Merriam Park Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 Mastin
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 993-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #3333.
Brookridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9920 Lowell
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2400
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 526 students
Rank: #3434.
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12701 W 67th Street
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-7200
Shawnee, KS 66216
(913) 993-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,665 students
Rank: #3535.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Grant
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2800
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 993-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Show 10 more public schools in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District (out of 45 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District?
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District manages 45 public schools serving 26,278 students.
What is the rank of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District?
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District is ranked #38 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 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District?
63% of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District?
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,580 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Recent Articles
How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
Collaborative reasoning, which encourages independent critical thinking, is growing in popularity amongst public schools. Learn about collaborative reasoning and how it benefits public school classrooms.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary TimesWe explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
