Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Genesis School Inc. 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Genesis School Inc.'s student population of 180 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Genesis School Inc. 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 Genesis School Inc. is 0.29, which is less 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
#1967 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
84%
15%
White
5%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genesis School Inc.'s ranking?
Genesis School Inc. is ranked #1967 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Genesis School Inc. often compared to?
Genesis School Inc.is often viewed alongside schools like George Melcher Elementary School, Carver Dual Language School, Brookside Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Genesis School Inc.?
180 students attend Genesis School Inc..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Genesis School Inc. students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Genesis School Inc.?
Genesis School Inc. has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Genesis School Inc. offer ?
Genesis School Inc. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Genesis School Inc. part of?
Genesis School Inc. is part of Genesis School Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Genesis School Inc. located?
Genesis School Inc. is located in the East Side neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 14 other public schools located in East Side.
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