Foreign Language Academy serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Foreign Language Academy 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 22% (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 35% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foreign Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Foreign Language Academy's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foreign Language Academy 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 Foreign Language Academy is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1649 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
53%
8%
Black
27%
15%
White
12%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foreign Language Academy's ranking?
Foreign Language Academy is ranked #1649 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Foreign Language Academy?
677 students attend Foreign Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Foreign Language Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foreign Language Academy?
Foreign Language Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Foreign Language Academy offer ?
Foreign Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Foreign Language Academy part of?
Foreign Language Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/21/2020
I recommend this school because there is so much tutoring. Everyone would help you when you need it. There are after school activity that you could attend to. We have a principal that cares about how we act when we got to field trips, or when there are guests in the building. The teachers are nice and helpful especially Middle School teachers. Learning another language is fun and can help you to get more money as you get older.
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