Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foreign Language 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 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foreign Language Academy's student population of 594 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foreign Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foreign Language Academy is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1459 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Foreign Language Academy often compared to?
Foreign Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln College Prep., Border Star Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Foreign Language Academy?
594 students attend Foreign Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Foreign Language Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foreign Language Academy?
Foreign Language Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Foreign Language Academy offer ?
Foreign Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foreign Language Academy part of?
Foreign Language Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Foreign Language Academy located?
Foreign Language Academy is located in the Old Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Hyde Park.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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