Kansas City 33, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Kansas City 33

Kansas City 33 is a large urban school district serving the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, as well as portions of Independence and Raytown. It is a full PK-12 system with a student body that is majority Black and includes a substantial Hispanic population, alongside smaller shares of white, Asian, and multiracial students. The district operates roughly three dozen schools, including several high schools, middle schools, and a wide spread of elementary schools, along with a few specialty programs such as Montessori and a dual-language school.

A defining and recent development for this district is the return to full state accreditation in August 2022, after a period of provisional status. Publicly reported information indicates the district has maintained that accreditation and posted a performance score for the 2023-24 school year consistent with continued accredited status. For families, this shift removes a layer of uncertainty that had hung over the district’s oversight, and it signals that state reviewers see sustained improvement in the system’s operations and academic direction.

On state assessments, the district's proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science fall consistently below the midpoint among Jackson County's districts. At every tested grade level, the share of students scoring proficient or above is modest, typically less than a quarter of test-takers. English language arts rates hover in the upper teens and low twenties, math rates are similarly low, and science results are in the same range. A parent considering the district should know that these numbers represent a systemic challenge, though the data does not break down proficiency by individual schools or student groups, so outcomes likely vary across the system.

Chronic absenteeism is another area of concern. The district’s rate places it below the midpoint among the county's districts as well, meaning a higher share of students miss substantial school time. This is a factor that can compound academic struggles and is worth discussing with the school your child would attend.

On the spending side, the district’s per-pupil current expenditure sits in the middle range, in the upper half when compared with other Jackson County districts. That level of funding is consistent with an urban system serving a high-needs population, though the data did not include information on how those dollars are distributed among programs, staffing, or facilities.

Housing in the district’s attendance area covers a wide spectrum. Weighted home values are well below the national benchmark, and rents are modest, making this a relatively affordable part of the Kansas City metro. Zip codes range from areas with very low home values to a few pricier pockets. For a family moving into the district, the housing market offers options across the affordability scale, but the district’s footprint is large and neighborhood conditions can vary significantly.

The district offers a handful of notable program options, including Montessori programs at two schools, a Foreign Language Academy, a career and technical center, and a performing arts academy at one high school. Beyond those, the data did not provide a full list of advanced coursework, dual-credit arrangements, or career pathways, so a parent should inquire directly about what is available at a particular school and at the high school level.

Overall, Kansas City 33 is a district that has recently stabilized its accreditation status but continues to face significant headwinds in student learning and attendance. It serves a diverse, largely low-income population across a wide urban area. Families who live within its boundaries and are weighing their options will want to look closely at individual schools, as the district-level averages may not capture the experience at a particular magnet or neighborhood school. The recent accreditation news is a genuine positive, but the test score and absenteeism numbers are realities that warrant direct conversation with school leadership.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

14,694

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 31%

Black 50%

White 11%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

20%

—

Gr 4

18%

—

Gr 5

21%

—

Gr 6

20%

—

Gr 7

22%

—

Gr 8

23%

—

Math

Gr 3

19%

—

Gr 4

18%

—

Gr 5

14%

—

Gr 6

22%

—

Gr 7

21%

—

Gr 8

14%

—

Science

Gr 5

17%

—

Gr 8

20%

—

Schools in this District

35 schools are officially reported under this district.

BORDER STAR MONTESSORI

FAXON ELEMENTARY

CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY

GEORGE MELCHER ELEMENTARY

JAMES ELEMENTARY

JOHN T. HARTMAN ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.

LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY

NORTHEAST HIGH

PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS

PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY

WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY

AC PREP ELEMENTARY

ROGERS ELEMENTARY

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY

PRIMITIVO GARCIA ELEMENTARY

B. BANNEKER ELEMENTARY

TRAILWOODS ELEMENTARY

HOLLIDAY MONTESSORI

MANUAL CAREER TECH. CTR.

M. L. KING ELEMENTARY

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

SUCCESS ACADEMY

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

HALE COOK ELEMENTARY

NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

19%

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

14%

Grade 5

22%

Grade 6

21%

Grade 7

14%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

21%

Grade 5

20%

Grade 6

22%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

17%

Grade 5

20%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$178,094

Year-over-year change+2.1%

Range across 23 ZIP codes$83K to $582K

vs. state typical0.67x

vs. national typical0.48x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (23 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
64120	Kansas City	$83K	+14.6%	12.0%
64130	Kansas City	$105K	-1.7%	10.7%
64129	Kansas City	$154K	+2.0%	9.6%
64132	Kansas City	$116K	+2.0%	8.1%
64127	Kansas City	$90K	-0.3%	6.3%
64108	Kansas City	$296K	-0.8%	5.5%
64128	Kansas City	$96K	-4.3%	4.5%
64110	Kansas City	$254K	+0.1%	4.5%
64111	Kansas City	$274K	-0.1%	4.1%
64113	Kansas City	$582K	+6.0%	3.8%

Showing top 10 of 23 ZIP codes by land area weight

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,395/mo

Year-over-year change+4.2%

Range across 22 ZIP codes$963 to $2,258/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (22 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
64120	Kansas City	$1,437	—	12.0%
64130	Kansas City	$1,341	+5.0%	10.7%
64129	Kansas City	$1,323	—	9.6%
64132	Kansas City	$1,206	+3.3%	8.1%
64127	Kansas City	$1,130	+4.5%	6.3%
64108	Kansas City	$1,623	+0.7%	5.5%
64128	Kansas City	$1,302	+7.9%	4.5%
64110	Kansas City	$1,541	+3.8%	4.5%
64111	Kansas City	$1,310	+3.0%	4.1%
64113	Kansas City	$2,258	—	3.8%

Showing top 10 of 22 ZIP codes by land area weight

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$899/mo

Home price / national median income2.1x

Annual rent / national median income20.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$496/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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