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Best Schools in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,667 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in South Plaza underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The top high schools in South Plaza, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The top middle schools in South Plaza, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The top elementary schools in South Plaza, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hale Cook Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 284 Students
2. Visitation Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Visitation Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 468 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO has a total population of 3,190 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
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 South Plaza, Kansas City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Plaza, Kansas City, MO.
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 South Plaza, Kansas City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO
How many schools are in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO?
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,667 students in total.
How do schools in South Plaza perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in South Plaza score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in South Plaza underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Plaza?
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: 10%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations