For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in Ewing Marion Kauffman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ewing Marion Kauffman School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
961 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ewing Marion Kauffman 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
83%
15%
% White
2%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,608 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,616 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,608
$15,190
Spending / Student
$17,616
$14,008
Best Ewing Marion Kauffman School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ewing Marion Kauffman High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 268-5660
Gr: 5-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
Ewing Marion Kauffman School District manages 2 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
Ewing Marion Kauffman School District is ranked #304 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 Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
83% of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ewing Marion Kauffman School District?
Ewing Marion Kauffman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ewing Marion Kauffman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,616 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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