For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,614 students in Guadalupe Centers Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,614 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Guadalupe Centers Schools, 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
97%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
2%
67%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,188 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,188
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,602
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Best Guadalupe Centers Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guadalupe Centers High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1524 The Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-2582
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Guadalupe Centers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2640 Belleview Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-4120
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5123 E Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 994-0396
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Guadalupe Centers Schools?
Guadalupe Centers Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,614 students.
What is the rank of Guadalupe Centers Schools?
Guadalupe Centers Schools is ranked #535 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe Centers Schools?
97% of Guadalupe Centers Schools students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Guadalupe Centers Schools?
Guadalupe Centers Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Guadalupe Centers Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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