Summary:
Genesis School Inc. is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Genesis School Inc. district in Kansas City, Missouri. With a total enrollment of 225 students, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education, as evidenced by its consistently low academic performance and socioeconomic factors impacting its student population.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 1 and high per-student spending of $19,095, Genesis School Inc. has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide rankings over the past 3 years. The school's proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the highest proficiency rate being 26.9% in 8th grade math.
The school's student population is predominantly African American (81.78%), with a staggering 98.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. These socioeconomic challenges may contribute to the academic struggles, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address the unique needs of the student population and improve overall educational outcomes at Genesis School Inc.
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