Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy's student population of 409 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2028 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
89%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy's ranking?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is ranked #2028 out of 2,092 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
409 students attend Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy offer ?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy part of?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is part of Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy located?
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is located in the Midtown Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Midtown Westport.
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