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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,339 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 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,339 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Center 58 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 88% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#518 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
60%
15%
% White
16%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,610 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,842 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,610
$15,190
Spending / Student
$30,842
$14,008
Best Center 58 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10781 Oak St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4200
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Grand Ave
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4250
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4250
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Center Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8715 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3330
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Center Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 E 103rd St
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4000
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 612-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Euclid Ave
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 349-3444
Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 349-3444
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Center Academy For Success
Alternative School
8434 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 349-3662
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
8817 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 349-3700
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,339 students.
What is the rank of Center 58 School District?
Center 58 School District is ranked #525 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. 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?
60% of Center 58 School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 $30,842 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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