Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kansas City Neighborhood 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
87%
15%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
School Statewide Testing
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Kansas City Neighborhood Academy?
243 students attend Kansas City Neighborhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kansas City Neighborhood Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kansas City Neighborhood Academy offer ?
Kansas City Neighborhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kansas City Neighborhood Academy part of?
Kansas City Neighborhood Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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