Hickman Mills C-1, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hickman Mills C-1

Hickman Mills C-1 School District serves a large student population from early childhood through twelfth grade. The district encompasses a wide stretch of Jackson County, covering parts of Kansas City, along with sections of Grandview, Raytown, and Lee’s Summit. This is not a single town district; it pulls from a mix of urban and inner-ring suburban neighborhoods.

Housing within the district varies considerably. Some areas have home values that run well below national norms, while others fall closer to the middle of the market, so a parent or resident will find a range of affordability depending on which specific neighborhood they are looking at. Rental costs across the district are generally moderate compared to national medians.

Academically, the district faces clear challenges. On the state's standardized assessments, student proficiency rates in both math and English language arts are low across every tested grade level. The rates rise somewhat in the elementary years before declining in the middle grades, but in no grade does proficiency reach a level a family would call strong. The district as a whole sits below the midpoint among Jackson County’s districts in overall proficiency. Science test results follow the same pattern, with low proficiency rates. A parent considering this district should know that the academic performance data points to a system where a majority of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards, and this is a fact that warrants direct conversation with the school about how the district is addressing it.

The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic presence and a smaller share of white students. The district also enrolls students who identify with other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available in the provided information, and the same was true for special education and English learner counts, which means a full portrait of economic need and specialized support levels is not possible from this record.

The district has not reported a four-year graduation rate in the data provided, so that cannot be assessed here. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue: the district’s rate is above the midpoint among its Jackson County peers, which often correlates with the academic difficulties seen in the proficiency data. A parent may want to ask the district what specific programs are in place to improve attendance.

Spending per pupil sits in the middle range among county districts, on the lower side of that middle. That suggests the district is not unusually well-resourced, but it is not at the floor either. The district’s schools include several elementary schools, a middle-school-level center for sixth and seventh graders, a separate eighth-grade center, a single comprehensive high school in Ruskin, an early childhood center, and a couple of alternative or special-purpose programs. The list includes a treatment center, which indicates some specialized placements within the district’s structure.

Publicly reported information about recent district changes or strategic initiatives was not found in the search conducted, which means there is no recent parent-relevant development to report here. That gap may simply mean the district has not publicized a major shift, but it is worth noting.

For a family weighing this district, the picture is straightforward: the student body is diverse and the area offers a wide range of housing costs, but academic proficiency is persistently low, attendance is a known challenge, and no strong recent reform narrative is available to point to as a sign of change. A parent who values strong test scores or a high-proficiency academic environment will likely need to dig deeply into the specific schools and programs or consider other options. A parent whose priority is a diverse, urban-fringe setting with a wide economic mix and who is prepared to be an active advocate for their child’s academic progress may find this district worth investigating further.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,981

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 62%

White 10%

Asian 2%

Two+ 7%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

19%

—

Gr 4

20%

—

Gr 5

26%

—

Gr 6

17%

—

Gr 7

18%

—

Gr 8

17%

—

Math

Gr 3

23%

—

Gr 4

26%

—

Gr 5

20%

—

Gr 6

14%

—

Gr 7

15%

—

Gr 8

12%

—

Science

Gr 5

16%

—

Gr 8

12%

—

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

COMPASS ELEMENTARY

DOBBS ELEMENTARY

INGELS ELEMENTARY

MILLENNIUM AT SANTE FE

TRUMAN ELEMENTARY

WARFORD ELEMENTARY

CRITTENTON TREATMENT CENTER

FREDA MARKLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD

RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL

HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER

ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURKE ACADEMY

HICKMAN MILLS 6TH 7TH GR CTR

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

23%

Grade 3

26%

Grade 4

20%

Grade 5

14%

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

12%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

19%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

26%

Grade 5

17%

Grade 6

18%

Grade 7

17%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

16%

Grade 5

12%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$204,848

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$116K to $511K

vs. state typical0.77x

vs. national typical0.56x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
64134	Kansas City	$174K	+2.0%	40.9%
64137	Kansas City	$226K	+3.4%	19.8%
64138	Raytown	$204K	+0.9%	14.7%
64030	Grandview	$220K	+3.1%	8.7%
64132	Kansas City	$116K	+2.0%	6.7%
64131	Kansas City	$256K	+1.5%	3.6%
64146	Kansas City	$291K	+2.3%	1.8%
64082	Lees Summit	$466K	+2.0%	1.4%
64081	Lees Summit	$423K	+2.3%	1.4%
64149	Kansas City	$511K	+5.2%	1.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,463/mo

Year-over-year change+4.0%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$1,206 to $1,795/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
64134	Kansas City	$1,426	+4.5%	40.9%
64137	Kansas City	$1,657	+3.0%	19.8%
64138	Raytown	$1,446	+4.4%	14.7%
64030	Grandview	$1,391	+3.9%	8.7%
64132	Kansas City	$1,206	+3.3%	6.7%
64131	Kansas City	$1,286	+4.3%	3.6%
64082	Lees Summit	$1,776	+4.1%	1.4%
64081	Lees Summit	$1,795	+2.0%	1.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,034/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income21.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$429/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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