Mission of the District
The KCMSD, working in partnership with parents and the community, will produce students who have the knowledge, skills and abilities to develop the necessary attitude to become life-long learners with capacity for leadership and service. Students enrolled in the KCMSD will be productive and responsible citizens capable of successfully competing in a changing global society.
Vision of the District
Kansas City Missouri School District: The premier School District, recognized as the most valuable asset of the community, delivering quality education and thriving on diversity.
History of the District
The Kansas City, Missouri School District was organized in 1867 and originally served 2,150 children. Today, the district educates 26,980 children and employs more than 4,000 teachers and administrators. The urban District offers a rich multi-ethnic, multi-cultural mix of students.
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Racial Makeup:
African American- 64.5%
Hispanic- 19.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander- 2.0%
American Indian/Alaskan Native- 0.2%
White- 13.7% |
In 1984, as part of the most comprehensive desegregation plan in the country, a court-ordered capital improvement program brought new or renovated facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, small class sizes and innovative magnet themes to the District. In 1998, the District converted half its magnet schools to neighborhood or comprehensive community schools.
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47 elementary schools
9 middle schools
7 high schools
3 early childhood schools
5 alternative schools
Magnet schools consist of two high schools, three middle schools and 12 elementary schools. |
Accreditation
The Kansas City, Missouri School District currently has met 64 points of the 100 points in the section of the accreditation performance-scoring guide.
The Annual Performance Report (APR) indicates that the District has maintained the four standards, 3rd grade reading, advanced courses, vocational placement, and the drop-out standard met in 2001 and added MAP at the elementary level, advanced placement, vocational coursework. Maintaining these standards is an indication that the District is sustaining its progress.
The students’ performance standards are a critical part of the District’s efforts to regain full accreditation. To be considered for full accreditation, the District must earn 66 points in the performance section, coupled with a minimum of 40 points in Resource and Process.