For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,107 students in University Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in University Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
University Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#439 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.50
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
1,050 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
95%
15%
# White Students
23 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
2%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
100
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,941 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,109
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,941
$13,899
Best University Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
University Academy-middle
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
University Academy-lower
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Academy School District?
University Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of University Academy School District?
University Academy School District is ranked #446 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Academy School District?
95% of University Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Academy School District?
University Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is University Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,941 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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