University Academy-Middle

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University Academy-Middle ranks 256 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

University Academy-Middle is a public charter middle school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 264 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among its predominantly African American and low-income student population.

Despite serving a student body that is 93.56% African American and has very high rates of free/reduced-price lunch (65.2% to 98.86%), University Academy-Middle consistently outperforms nearby schools on state assessments. In 2022-2023, 40.9% of 7th graders and 42.5% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to surrounding schools' 7th grade scores ranging from 5% to 21.7% and 8th grade scores from 3.5% to 42.8%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 15.8, which is lower than most of the nearby schools like Smith-Hale Middle and Central Middle School.

While University Academy-Middle's student population is in stark contrast to the more racially diverse nearby schools like Academie Lafayette Armour IMS, the school's consistent academic performance suggests it is able to effectively allocate its resources, which range from $11,140 to $12,413 per student, to support student learning despite the socioeconomic challenges its community faces. This makes University Academy-Middle a noteworthy example of a high-performing middle school serving a predominantly low-income, African American student population within the Kansas City 33 district.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131-1382

(816) 412-9272

District: University Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
256^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,292

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Academy-Middle ranks worse than 55.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.45. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.6%), Hispanic (3%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Academy-Middle is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare University Academy-Middle employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Academy-Middle is $12,292.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

University Academy-Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks University Academy-Middle 256^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See University Academy-Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

University Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks University Academy 258^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Academy-Middle

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Rank History for all students at University Academy-Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	33.07	486^th	601	19.1%
2010	53.01	325^th	614	47.1%
2011	70.72	140^th	625	77.6%
2012	69.54	147^th	623	76.4%
2013	60.40	236^th	649	63.6%
2014	63.19	219^th	633	65.4%
2015	63.72	177^th	585	69.7%
2016	46.41	252^nd	435	42.1%
2017	41.12	364^th	568	35.9%
2018	53.98	239^th	552	56.7%
2019	64.04	172^nd	587	70.7%
2021	35.64	306^th	454	32.6%
2022	45.66	258^th	459	43.8%
2023	45.45	256^th	459	44.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Academy-Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	65.41	81^st	422	80.8%
2019	79.90	38^th	482	92.1%
2021	49.94	172^nd	371	53.6%
2022	70.01	66^th	365	81.9%
2023	64.52	88^th	382	77.0%

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Rank History for African American students at University Academy-Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	91.97	4^th	129	96.9%
2019	92.34	6^th	149	96.0%
2021	82.92	15^th	135	88.9%
2022	89.60	6^th	148	95.9%
2023	69.00	34^th	153	77.8%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for University Academy-Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	17	262	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	283
2008	12	159	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	176
2009	10	177	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	189
2010	11	235	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	251
2011	7	200	1	2	1	0	0	211
2012	5	208	1	3	0	0	0	217
2013	1	214	0	3	1	0	0	219
2014	0	214	3	4	1	0	0	222
2015	1	181	3	6	0	0	0	191
2016	0	183	3	4	0	0	0	190
2017	2	189	1	6	0	0	0	198
2018	2	208	1	3	0	0	0	214
2019	3	245	0	7	0	0	0	255
2020	2	239	0	3	0	0	0	244
2021	4	240	1	4	1	0	0	250
2022	8	266	1	5	1	0	0	281
2023	6	247	2	8	1	0	0	264

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 University Academy-Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	283	15.8	17.9	71.7
2008	176	12.2	14.4	79.5
2009	189	11.5	16.4	78.3
2010	251	19.6	12.7	72.5
2011	211	15.5	13.5	66.8
2012	217	15.2	14.1	65
2013	219	16.9	12.9	74.9
2014	222	17.1	12.9	73.9
2015	191	19.0	10.0	72.3
2016	190	17.0	11.1	76.3
2017	198	17.8	11.1	72.7
2018	214	17.7	12.0	67.3
2019	255	18.1	14.0	71.8
2020	244	18.1	13.4	63.9
2021	250	15.7	15.8	65.2
2022	281	20.0	14.0	70.8
2023	264	21.1	12.5	98.9

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 University Academy-Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	283	15.8	17.9	71.7
2008	176	12.2	14.4	79.5
2009	189	11.5	16.4	78.3
2010	251	19.6	12.7	72.5
2011	211	15.5	13.5	66.8
2012	217	15.2	14.1	65
2013	219	16.9	12.9	74.9
2014	222	17.1	12.9	73.9
2015	191	19.0	10.0	72.3
2016	190	17.0	11.1	76.3
2017	198	17.8	11.1	72.7
2018	214	17.7	12.0	67.3
2019	255	18.1	14.0	71.8
2020	244	18.1	13.4	63.9
2021	250	15.7	15.8	65.2
2022	281	20.0	14.0	70.8
2023	264	21.1	12.5	98.9

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 University Academy-Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$494 (4.4%)	$10,645 (95.6%)	$11,140
2020	$621 (5.0%)	$11,792 (95.0%)	$12,413
2021	$616 (5.4%)	$10,828 (94.6%)	$11,444
2022	$2,184 (17.8%)	$10,108 (82.2%)	$12,292

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Academy-Middle

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 172^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 256^th of 459 Middle schools	26.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (University Academy-Middle)	34.9	9.8	25.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Academy)	34.9	9.8	25.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy-Middle)	41.9	13	28.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy)	41.9	13	28.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Academy-Middle)	44.3	40.9	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Academy)	44.3	40.9	3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy-Middle)	53.8	38.7	15.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy)	53.8	38.7	15.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Academy-Middle)	47.9	42.5	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Academy)	47.9	42.5	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (University Academy-Middle)	53.5	39.8	13.7%
8th Grade Science (University Academy)	53.5	39.8	13.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy-Middle)	54.3	46.6	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Academy)	54.3	46.6	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	255	264	3.5%
African American	245	247	0.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	7	8	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	6	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.8%	98.9%	27.1%

Schools Near University Academy-Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Academy-Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-9272	264	21	12.5	98.9%	6 (2.3%)	247 (93.6%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.5	256^th of 459 public middle schools	44.2%		45.7	258^th of 459 public middle schools	43.8%	2		9.8	40.9	42.5				13.0	38.7	46.6			$12,292	$2,184	$10,108
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	6401 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	566	50	11.2	73.7%	19 (3.4%)	453 (80.0%)	64 (11.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	62.8	151^st of 459 public middle schools	67.1%		41.8	276^th of 459 public middle schools	39.9%	125	25.3	49.6	57.4	47.4	23.2	23.1	17.2	37.3	34.8	41.8			$16,437	$2,515	$13,922
Brookside Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1815 East 63rd Street	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Brookside Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 531-2192	229	24	9.7	98.7%	5 (2.2%)	200 (87.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.6%)	32.1	324^th of 459 public middle schools	29.4%		27.5	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	26		17.1	14.1	42.8		26.9		14.3	20.5	49.2			$15,582	$4,147	$11,434
Frontier School Of Excellence-M	Public, Charter	6-8	5605 Troost Ave.	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	85	12	7.1	96.5%	1 (1.2%)	46 (54.1%)	34 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	21.5	376^th of 459 public middle schools	18.1%		17.6	385^th of 459 public middle schools	16.1%	9			20.6	31.0		11.9			15.1	18.4			$15,324	$2,167	$13,157
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	6409 Agnes	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-4479	188	12	15.6	98.4%	5 (2.7%)	167 (88.8%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.1	459^th of 459 public middle schools	0.0%		2.2	458^th of 459 public middle schools	0.2%	1			1.2			1.3			5.0	2.7			$16,418	$6,372	$10,046
Allen Village Junior Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	706 W 42nd St.	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	105	8	13.0	90.5%	3 (2.9%)	30 (28.6%)	66 (62.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	42.7	269^th of 459 public middle schools	41.4%		24.2	364^th of 459 public middle schools	20.7%	95			21.7						32.4	44.4			$17,636	$1,984	$15,652
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS	Public, Charter	6-8	201 E Armour Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 800-8771	264	19	13.8	18.9%	170 (64.4%)	37 (14.0%)	19 (7.2%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.5%)	89.5	32^nd of 459 public middle schools	93.0%		92.6	13^th of 459 public middle schools	97.2%	19		50.0	68.8			56.1		53.3	74.1	61.8	90.9	84.0	$13,702	$516	$13,185
Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3435 Broadway Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Citizens Of The World Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 499-8000	141	9	15.0	57.4%	36 (25.5%)	58 (41.1%)	34 (24.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	23.3	367^th of 459 public middle schools	20.0%		40.8	282^nd of 459 public middle schools	38.6%	85	23.1	24.4			36.8	9.0	46.2	24.4					$11,251	$981	$10,270
Center Middle	Public	6-8	326 E 103rd St	Kansas City	64114	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 612-4000	560	49	11.4	66.4%	80 (14.3%)	355 (63.4%)	64 (11.4%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.1%)	18	394^th of 459 public middle schools	14.2%		13.9	410^th of 459 public middle schools	10.7%	16		22.5	6.3	10.3		22.3		25.9	19.5	22.9	35.5		$15,956	$3,446	$12,510
Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center	Public	8	11115 Bennington Ave	Kansas City	64134	Jackson County	Hickman Mills C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-7600	770	46	16.8	100.0%	60 (7.8%)	498 (64.7%)	138 (17.9%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	53 (6.9%)	6	446^th of 459 public middle schools	2.8%		7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%	9			7.0	4.7		9.8			11.4	9.0			$12,515	$3,442	$9,073

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What is the racial makeup of University Academy-Middle?

Students at University Academy-Middle are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

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University Academy-Middle ranks 256^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended University Academy-Middle.

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