Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Contract ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Contract ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Contract's student population of 25 students has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Contract ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Contract is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
8%
Black
36%
15%
White
20%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contract's ranking?
Contract is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Contract?
The graduation rate of Contract is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Contract?
25 students attend Contract.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Contract students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Contract offer ?
Contract offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Contract part of?
Contract is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Contract located?
Contract is located in the Ingleside neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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