Serving 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
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
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
3%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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 13:1.
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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