Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Summary:

Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Kansas City, Missouri, with a diverse student population of 43.46% African American, 43.21% Hispanic, and 9.14% White students. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 district, which is ranked 299 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Scuola Vita Nuova Charter consistently underperforms the state average on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 15.2% compared to the state average of 41.1%. However, the school's African American and Hispanic students outperform their peers at other nearby schools, such as Wendell Phillips Elementary and Phillis Wheatley Elementary. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.87% to 73.58% over the past three school years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite the school's overall underperformance, the strong performance of its African American and Hispanic students suggests that Scuola Vita Nuova Charter may have strategies or practices that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for other subgroups and the school as a whole. However, the school's declining statewide ranking, from 628th out of 1,045 Missouri elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 702nd out of 898 in 2022-2023, indicates that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state. Additionally, the proximity of several lower-performing schools in the area, such as Garfield Elementary, suggests that Scuola Vita Nuova Charter may be located in a broader educational ecosystem that is struggling to provide high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 535 Garfield Ave
       Kansas City, MO  64124-1513


(816) 231-5788

District: Scuola Vita Nuova

SchoolDigger Rank:
702nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,940 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.5%
Hispanic:
43.2%
White:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Compare Details Scuola Vita Nuova Charter ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Scuola Vita Nuova Charter ranks worse than 75.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (43.5%), Hispanic (43.2%), White (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is $12,940.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Scuola Vita Nuova Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Scuola Vita Nuova Charter 702nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Scuola Vita Nuova Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Scuola Vita Nuova Charter 345th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Scuola Vita Nuova Charter in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Scuola Vita Nuova 299th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.70 863rd 1053 18.0%
2010 13.81 988th 1066 7.3%
2011 17.98 978th 1088 10.1%
2012 31.58 854th 1085 21.3%
2013 49.26 617th 1108 44.3%
2014 35.68 786th 1089 27.8%
2015 37.11 742nd 1058 29.9%
2017 43.07 618th 1032 40.1%
2018 41.83 628th 1045 39.9%
2019 35.97 716th 1052 31.9%
2021 27.52 677th 901 24.9%
2022 30.55 645th 908 29.0%
2023 25.59 702nd 898 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.45 30th 52 42.3%
2023 39.92 31st 50 38.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 319th 887 64.0%
2019 49.30 444th 907 51.0%
2021 59.53 166th 574 71.1%
2022 41.37 302nd 532 43.2%
2023 38.63 386th 611 36.8%
See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.21 48th 184 73.9%
2023 70.57 24th 185 87.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 36th 105 65.7%
2019 43.74 73rd 120 39.2%
2021 68.35 5th 42 88.1%
2022 48.31 17th 45 62.2%
2023 34.80 25th 40 37.5%
See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

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Rank History for all middle school students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.83 553rd 601 8.0%
2010 18.11 567th 614 7.7%
2011 36.94 465th 625 25.6%
2012 53.39 314th 623 49.6%
2013 43.64 427th 649 34.2%
2014 30.19 516th 633 18.5%
2015 62.99 181st 585 69.1%
2017 33.01 423rd 568 25.5%
2018 25.69 450th 552 18.5%
2019 46.52 311th 587 47.0%
2022 33.80 317th 459 30.9%
2023 26.78 345th 459 24.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.71 44th 68 35.3%
2023 23.44 61st 68 10.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 292nd 422 30.8%
2019 66.44 106th 482 78.0%
2022 51.14 172nd 365 52.9%
2023 41.86 228th 382 40.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.82 50th 153 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.17 79th 130 39.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a teacher on FaceBook
Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Open Quote Looks like things are getting off to a good start this year. Now our principal has put forth some directives that I think are very achievable! We had quite an influx of children with a launguage barrier....but I believe we are more equipped to help with there needs. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Open Quote SVN has grown tremendously under the direction of new leadership the last three years. Other reviews indicate that the principal made decisions that did not help student achievement. Actually, the changes she made have not only increased student achievement, but have made SVN one of the highest performing charter schools in the city. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 17, 2011

Open Quote The new "Leadership" seems to be more interested in what the teachers want and not what the school or even the kids need. She (Mrs.Goodman) was a real let down for us as Parents.
With failing MAP scores Mrs.Goodman thought that it would be in the best interest of "all" to cut the school day BACK one hour per day and terminate all after school programs.
The outside of this school looks good but the inside is broken. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 25 32 12 118 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2008 28 34 14 125 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2009 30 30 18 135 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2010 30 29 25 140 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2011 27 16 19 140 0 0 0 0 202
2012 20 22 16 109 0 0 0 0 167
2013 17 17 13 125 0 0 0 0 172
2014 13 19 14 125 0 0 0 0 171
2015 13 35 15 137 0 0 0 0 200
2016 15 40 16 131 0 0 0 0 202
2017 15 42 17 133 0 0 0 0 207
2018 18 64 15 156 0 0 0 0 253
2019 23 84 12 158 1 0 1 0 279
2020 22 105 12 173 1 0 1 0 314
2021 28 115 9 180 1 0 2 0 335
2022 35 152 11 179 0 0 2 0 379
2023 37 176 13 175 0 0 4 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 187 14.0 13.4 91.4
2008 201 15.8 12.7 94
2009 213 17.0 12.5 87.8
2010 224 17.5 12.8 83
2011 202 18.0 11.1 80.2
2012 167 19.4 8.5 88
2013 172 17.0 10.1 89.5
2014 171 16.2 10.5 94.7
2015 200 19.0 10.5 96.5
2016 202 20.0 10.1 94.6
2017 207 19.8 10.4 96.1
2018 253 24.0 10.5 81.8
2019 279 23.0 12.1 95.3
2020 314 27.0 11.6 93.6
2021 335 26.0 12.8 70.1
2022 379 28.0 13.5 68.9
2023 405 29.0 13.9 73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 187 14.0 13.4 91.4
2008 201 15.8 12.7 94
2009 213 17.0 12.5 87.8
2010 224 17.5 12.8 83
2011 202 18.0 11.1 80.2
2012 167 19.4 8.5 88
2013 172 17.0 10.1 89.5
2014 171 16.2 10.5 94.7
2015 200 19.0 10.5 96.5
2016 202 20.0 10.1 94.6
2017 207 19.8 10.4 96.1
2018 253 24.0 10.5 81.8
2019 279 23.0 12.1 95.3
2020 314 27.0 11.6 93.6
2021 335 26.0 12.8 70.1
2022 379 28.0 13.5 68.9
2023 405 29.0 13.9 73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $916 (7.3%) $11,698 (92.7%) $12,614
2020 $1,170 (9.5%) $11,152 (90.5%) $12,322
2021 $1,082 (9.4%) $10,485 (90.6%) $11,567
2022 $2,773 (21.4%) $10,167 (78.6%) $12,940

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scuola Vita Nuova Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 716th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 702nd of 898 Elementary schools
 10.1%
Ranks 311th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 345th of 459 Middle schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)2928.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova)2928.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)5217.7
 34.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova)5217.7
 34.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)2826.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova)2826.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)43.528.2
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova)43.528.2
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)34.834
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Scuola Vita Nuova)34.834
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)43.542.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova)43.542.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)39.121.9
 17.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova)39.121.9
 17.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)39.120
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova)39.120
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)43.537.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Scuola Vita Nuova)43.537.7
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova Charter)39.117.8
 21.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Scuola Vita Nuova)39.117.8
 21.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279405
 45.2%
African American84176
 109.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic158175
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2337
 60.9%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%73.6%
 21.8%


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Scuola Vita Nuova Charter ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter are 43% African American, 43% Hispanic, 9% White, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Scuola Vita Nuova Charter.


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