Briarcliff Elementary School vs. North Kansas City High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
North Kansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, North Kansas City High School 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
9-12
Total Students
318 students
1,690 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1325 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Graduation Rate
n/a
98%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
-
Grade 1 Students
53
-
Grade 2 Students
57
-
Grade 3 Students
45
-
Grade 4 Students
61
-
Grade 5 Students
47
-
Grade 9 Students
-
458
Grade 10 Students
-
434
Grade 11 Students
-
402
Grade 12 Students
-
396
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
14%
25%
% White
54%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
