Burke 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Burke Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1279 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Burke Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Burke Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/155000/155355/burke-academy-chart-b3TNR8k.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burke Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burke Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/155000/155355/burke-academy-chart-bwyWKay.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burke Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/155000/155355/burke-academy-chart-bu6G6gg.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burke Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burke Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/155000/155355/burke-academy-chart-sLqvZY.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burke Academy's ranking?
Burke Academy is ranked #1279 out of 2,084 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What grades does Burke Academy offer ?
Burke Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Burke Academy part of?
Burke Academy is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Burke Academy located?
Burke Academy is located in the Hickman Mills neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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