Scuola Vita Nuova School District

535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124-1513
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Scuola Vita Nuova School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 363 students in Scuola Vita Nuova School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Scuola Vita Nuova School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,457 Schools
# Students
363 Students
884,944 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
70,197 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Scuola Vita Nuova School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#443 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
40%
32%
43%
30-34%
38%
(2022-23)
25.9%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
9%
% Black
43%
15%
% White
9%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,584 is higher than the state median of $15,195. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,242 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 99% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,584
$15,195
Spending / Student
$30,242
$14,013

Best Scuola Vita Nuova School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Garfield Ave
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 231-5788
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scuola Vita Nuova School District?
Scuola Vita Nuova School District manages 1 public schools serving 363 students.
What is the rank of Scuola Vita Nuova School District?
Scuola Vita Nuova School District is ranked #451 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scuola Vita Nuova School District?
44% of Scuola Vita Nuova School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scuola Vita Nuova School District?
Scuola Vita Nuova School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Scuola Vita Nuova School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,242 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 99% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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