Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Academy For Integrated Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Integrated Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Academy For Integrated Arts's student population of 253 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Integrated Arts 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 Academy For Integrated Arts is 0.33, 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
#1817 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
81%
15%
White
12%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Integrated Arts's ranking?
Academy For Integrated Arts is ranked #1817 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Academy For Integrated Arts often compared to?
Academy For Integrated Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier School Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Academy For Integrated Arts?
253 students attend Academy For Integrated Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Academy For Integrated Arts students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Integrated Arts?
Academy For Integrated Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy For Integrated Arts offer ?
Academy For Integrated Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Academy For Integrated Arts part of?
Academy For Integrated Arts is part of Academy For Integrated Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Integrated Arts located?
Academy For Integrated Arts is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.
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