Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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Ewing Marion Kauffman High ranks 237 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ewing Marion Kauffman High is a public charter high school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 394 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ewing Marion Kauffman School District, which is ranked 138 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ewing Marion Kauffman High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, it performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups. The school ranks 17th out of 105 Missouri high schools for African American students and 99th out of 274 for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to nearby schools like Center Senior High and Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts, Ewing Marion Kauffman High generally outperforms the district and state averages in test scores, particularly in Algebra I and Biology I.

However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.2% to 45.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs and University Academy-Upper. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.75% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools. Addressing these challenges while building on the school's existing strengths could be crucial for its future success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

6401 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64131-1213

(816) 268-5660

District: Ewing Marion Kauffman School

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,667

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.4%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ewing Marion Kauffman High ranks worse than 62.7% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (78.4%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ewing Marion Kauffman High is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Ewing Marion Kauffman High employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ewing Marion Kauffman High is $17,667.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ewing Marion Kauffman High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ewing Marion Kauffman High 237^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Ewing Marion Kauffman High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Ewing Marion Kauffman School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ewing Marion Kauffman School 138^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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Rank History for all students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	78.90	35^th	460	92.4%
2022	46.43	166^th	361	54.0%
2023	41.60	180^th	352	48.9%
2024	34.48	237^th	378	37.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	71.94	40^th	382	89.5%
2019	92.19	7^th	368	98.1%
2022	78.70	31^st	250	87.6%
2023	71.86	42^nd	268	84.3%
2024	54.75	99^th	274	63.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.31	3^rd	111	97.3%
2019	94.58	3^rd	106	97.2%
2022	82.72	9^th	105	91.4%
2023	82.78	8^th	99	91.9%
2024	67.15	17^th	105	83.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1	39	3	8	0	0	51
2017	1	80	6	16	0	0	103
2018	6	159	6	29	0	3	203
2019	18	229	8	29	2	7	293
2020	24	280	6	24	3	6	343
2021	24	340	5	33	3	9	414
2022	0	2	0	0	0	0	2
2023	10	319	7	39	1	18	394
2024	6	313	7	49	0	24	399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	51	8.0	6.3	88.2
2017	103	13.8	7.4	79.6
2018	203	26.0	7.8	77.3
2019	293	28.1	10.4	80.2
2020	343	30.4	11.2	83.4
2021	414	36.0	11.5	60.6
2022	2	35.0	0.0	n/a
2023	394	34.7	11.3	66.8
2024	399	34.5	11.5	75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	51	8.0	6.3	88.2
2017	103	13.8	7.4	79.6
2018	203	26.0	7.8	77.3
2019	293	28.1	10.4	80.2
2020	343	30.4	11.2	83.4
2021	414	36.0	11.5	60.6
2022	2	35.0	0.0	n/a
2023	394	34.7	11.3	66.8
2024	399	34.5	11.5	75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ewing Marion Kauffman High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$776 (4.8%)	$15,227 (95.2%)	$16,003
2020	$975 (6.1%)	$15,036 (93.9%)	$16,012
2021	$1,044 (7.0%)	$13,951 (93.0%)	$14,995
2022	$2,690 (15.2%)	$14,977 (84.8%)	$17,667

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 180^th of 352 High schools	43.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ewing Marion Kauffman High)	65.5	41.2	24.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ewing Marion Kauffman School)	65.5	41.2	24.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Ewing Marion Kauffman High)	51.7	29.6	22.1%
End of Course Biology I (Ewing Marion Kauffman School)	51.7	29.6	22.1%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	293	394	34.5%
African American	229	319	39.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	29	39	34.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	18	10	44.4%
Two or More Races	7	18	157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.2%	66.8%	13.5%

Schools Near Ewing Marion Kauffman High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ewing Marion Kauffman High	Public, Charter	9-12	6401 Paseo Boulevard	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	399	35	11.5	75.7%	6 (1.5%)	313 (78.4%)	49 (12.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	34.5	237^th of 378 public high schools	37.3%		41.6	180^th of 352 public high schools	48.9%	57						39.6	25.1			27.1	$17,667	$2,690	$14,977
Hogan Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1331 E. Meyer Blvd.	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-3464	324	32	10.2	100.3%	4 (1.2%)	299 (92.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	4.5	372^nd of 378 public high schools	1.6%		3.8	342^nd of 352 public high schools	2.8%	30						3.1	4.4			3.8	$14,666	$4,418	$10,248
University Academy-Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5930	209	17	12.1	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	200 (95.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,475	$2,193	$13,282
Frontier School Of Excellence-U	Public, Charter	9-12	5605 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	168	20	8.5	100.0%	6 (3.6%)	77 (45.8%)	83 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	39.7	216^th of 378 public high schools	42.9%		14.5	307^th of 352 public high schools	12.8%	91						43.0	23.2				$17,439	$4,186	$13,253
Southeast High School	Public	9-12	3500 E Meyer Blvd	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1075	531	33	15.8	100.0%	16 (3.0%)	452 (85.1%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	14 (2.6%)	5.6	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		4.5	335^th of 352 public high schools	4.8%	28						6.6	2.5	16.9		8.5	$18,844	$3,341	$15,503
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	7-12	4747 Flora Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-3525	677	60	11.3	100.0%	68 (10.0%)	322 (47.6%)	255 (37.7%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	14 (2.1%)	16	324^th of 378 public high schools	14.3%		13.3	312^th of 352 public high schools	11.4%	12	20.4	16.9	15.3	11.3	30.4	16.6	16.0		42.0		$18,946	$3,790	$15,156
Center Alternative	Public	7-12	8434 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	No	(816) 349-3662	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Center Senior High	Public	9-12	8715 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 349-3330	695	57	12.0	64.2%	112 (16.1%)	448 (64.5%)	80 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.8%)	29.2	266^th of 378 public high schools	29.6%		14.9	305^th of 352 public high schools	13.4%	39						28.1	24.2				$18,019	$2,815	$15,204
Allen Village High School	Public, Charter	9-12	706 West 42nd Street	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	133	11	12.4	87.2%	4 (3.0%)	30 (22.6%)	94 (70.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)						28.0					$19,164	$1,648	$17,516
DeLaSalle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3737 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-4445	206	11	18.8	98.5%	5 (2.4%)	189 (91.7%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3.4	377^th of 378 public high schools	0.3%		2.1	352^nd of 352 public high schools	0.0%	25								11.4		6.1	$18,060	$4,252	$13,808

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Students at Ewing Marion Kauffman High are 78% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% White.

How many students attend Ewing Marion Kauffman High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Ewing Marion Kauffman High.

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Ewing Marion Kauffman High ranks 237^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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