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Academie Lafayette-cherry

3421 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64109
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Academie Lafayette-cherry serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Academie Lafayette-cherry placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academie Lafayette-cherry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Academie Lafayette-cherry's student population of 395 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Academie Lafayette-cherry is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Academie Lafayette-cherry is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
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Black
25%
15%
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White
52%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Academie Lafayette School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academie Lafayette-cherry's ranking?

Academie Lafayette-cherry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Academie Lafayette-cherry?

395 students attend Academie Lafayette-cherry.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Academie Lafayette-cherry students are White, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Academie Lafayette-cherry?

Academie Lafayette-cherry has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Academie Lafayette-cherry offer ?

Academie Lafayette-cherry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Academie Lafayette-cherry part of?

Academie Lafayette-cherry is part of Academie Lafayette School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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