Best Schools in Mission, KS
Mission, KS has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,635 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Mission greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mission, KS
The top high schools in Mission, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Mission East High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1697 Students
2. Shawnee Mission North High
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1568 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mission, KS
The top middle schools in Mission, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Hills Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 850 Students
2. Hocker Grove Middle
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 747 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mission, KS
The top elementary schools in Mission, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westwood View Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 308 Students
2. Highlands Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
3. Santa Fe Trail Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 313 Students
4. Roesland Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
5. Rushton Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
6. Merriam Park Elementary
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 431 Students
7. Crestview Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
8. East Antioch Elem
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Shawnee Mission Pub Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mission, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mission, KS has a total population of 15,345 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mission, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mission, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mission, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mission, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mission, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mission, KS
How many schools are in Mission, KS?
Mission, KS has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,635 students in total.
How do schools in Mission perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Mission score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Mission greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mission?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Mission
2 of 2 schools in Mission carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Mission. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.