For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,120 students in University Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in University Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,120 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
University Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#470 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.49
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1,059 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
95%
15%
# White Students
27 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
2%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
95
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
87
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,791 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,957
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,791
$13,980
Best University Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Academy-upper
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5902
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
University Academy-middle
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-9272
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
University Academy-lower
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 412-5973
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Academy School District?
University Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,120 students.
What is the rank of University Academy School District?
University Academy School District is ranked #477 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Academy School District?
95% of University Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Academy School District?
University Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is University Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,791 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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