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 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,865 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 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,865 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
269 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
53%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
25%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,229 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,819 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$61 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,229
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,819
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Turner-Kansas City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Midland Trail
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 South 51st Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 South 55th
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3400
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6425 Riverview
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3800
Gr: 6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Turner High School
(Math: 6% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 8% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2540 Junction Rd.
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Kansas City, KS 66106
(913) 288-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turner-Kansas City School District?
Turner-Kansas City School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,865 students.
What is the rank of Turner-Kansas City School District?
Turner-Kansas City School District is ranked #267 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Turner-Kansas City School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 $15,819 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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