North Kansas City 74 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 21,015 students in North Kansas City 74 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Kansas City 74 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
North Kansas City 74 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.51
# American Indian Students
54 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
741 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,296 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
3,534 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
10,660 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
51%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
306 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,424 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
349
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
1,511
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,513
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,590
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,527
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,627
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,510
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,508
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,583
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,603
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,672
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,691
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,730
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,601
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,304 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to North Kansas City 74 School District?
North Kansas City 74 School District manages 34 public schools serving 21,015 students.
What is the rank of North Kansas City 74 School District?
North Kansas City 74 School District is ranked #161 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Kansas City 74 School District?
51% of North Kansas City 74 School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Kansas City 74 School District?
North Kansas City 74 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Kansas City 74 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 34 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 21,015 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
