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 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,524 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 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,524 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Center 58 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (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
#509 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.49
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
1,544 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
61%
15%
# White Students
435 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
17%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
178
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
177
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
210
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
195
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
189
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,953 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,581 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,953
$15,159
Spending / Student
$28,581
$13,980
Best Center 58 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10781 Oak
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8817 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3613
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3613
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8434 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Center Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8715 Holmes
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Center Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
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
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Grand
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4250
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4250
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #77.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Euclid
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 349-3444
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 349-3444
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
8817 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,524 students.
What is the rank of Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District is ranked #508 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
61% of Center 58 School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 11:1, 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 $28,581 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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