Guadalupe Centers Schools School District

5123 E. Truman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64127-2217
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#531 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,875
$15,081
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,346
$13,908
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Guadalupe Centers Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Guadalupe Centers Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 The Paseo
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 Belleview Street
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5123 E Truman Road
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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