Urban Com. Leadership Academy serves 229 students in grades 5-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)23%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Urban Com. Leadership Academy?
229 students attend Urban Com. Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Urban Com. Leadership Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Com. Leadership Academy?
Urban Com. Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Urban Com. Leadership Academy offer ?
Urban Com. Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Urban Com. Leadership Academy part of?
Urban Com. Leadership Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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