Summary:
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle School is the sole middle school located within the Hogan Preparatory Academy district in Kansas City, Missouri. Serving grades 6-8, this school has consistently struggled to provide a high-quality education for its predominantly African American student population, with consistently low academic performance and rankings compared to other Missouri middle schools.
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle has a student body that is 88.83% African American, with a very high percentage (98.4%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's academic performance is well below state averages, with only 1.2% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.5%. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending of $16,418, the school continues to struggle, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes.
The consistently low rankings and poor academic performance of Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle raise concerns about equity and access to quality education for the school's predominantly African American student population. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and implementing targeted interventions will likely be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing its students with the education they deserve.
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