George B. Longan French Magnet (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(09-10)
50-54%
53%
(09-10)
25-29%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)
1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
9%
4%
Black
(09-10)
83%
18%
White
(09-10)
6%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend George B. Longan French Magnet?
270 students attend George B. Longan French Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of George B. Longan French Magnet students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does George B. Longan French Magnet offer ?
George B. Longan French Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is George B. Longan French Magnet part of?
George B. Longan French Magnet is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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