University Academy-Middle

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University Academy-Middle ranks 264 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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University Academy-Middle is a public charter middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school is part of the University Academy district, which is ranked 261 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Academy-Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in MAP test proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 9.6% to 54.3%, while the state average ranged from 30.6% to 44.4%. Similarly, in English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 25.2% to 46.6%, compared to the state average of 37.6% to 42.1%. However, the school has shown strong performance for its African American student population, ranking among the top 29 out of 144 Missouri middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 4-star rating. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students has been more mixed, ranking 136 out of 378 Missouri middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating.

University Academy-Middle's chronic absenteeism rate has steadily increased, rising from 11.5% in the 2021-2022 school year to 18.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $11,444 to $12,413 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 12.5 in 2022-2023 to 15.8 in 2020-2021, indicating a potential challenge in maintaining a low student-teacher ratio. When compared to nearby middle schools, University Academy-Middle generally outperforms schools like Hickman Mills 8th Grade Center, Central Middle School, and Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle in academic proficiency rates and subgroup performance, but lags behind high-performing charter schools like Academie Lafayette Armour IMS.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131-1382

(816) 412-9272

District: University Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 451 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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Compare Details University Academy-Middle ranks worse than 58.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.51. (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.

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

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Academy-Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks University Academy-Middle 264^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See University Academy-Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

University Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks University Academy 261^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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%
2024	41.51	264^th	451	41.5%

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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%
2024	57.52	136^th	378	64.0%

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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%
2024	69.99	29^th	144	79.9%

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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%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	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%)	41.5	264^th of 451 public middle schools	41.5%		45.5	256^th of 459 public middle schools	44.2%	8		20.7	9.6	54.3		40.6		25.2				$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%)	70.2	114^th of 451 public middle schools	74.7%		62.8	151^st of 459 public middle schools	67.1%	37	27.3	51.6	52.3	67.5	23.1	32.3	26.1	25.7	36.5	64.0		$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%)	20.2	372^nd of 451 public middle schools	17.5%		32.1	324^th of 459 public middle schools	29.4%	48		17.0	22.1	23.3		7.4		18.5	24.9			$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%)	12.7	411^th of 451 public middle schools	8.9%		21.5	376^th of 459 public middle schools	18.1%	35			16.3	19.6		11.2			3.6	13.9		$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%)	2.2	451^st of 451 public middle schools	0.0%		2.1	459^th of 459 public middle schools	0.0%	8			1.6			4.1			4.6	1.4		$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%)	24.2	354^th of 451 public middle schools	21.5%		42.7	269^th of 459 public middle schools	41.4%	85		22.7	27.4	13.2		23.8		9.8	30.4			$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%)	91.9	27^th of 451 public middle schools	94.0%		89.5	32^nd of 459 public middle schools	93.0%	5		68.7	45.8			74.6		64.2		86.6	92.0	$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%)	18	388^th of 451 public middle schools	14.0%		23.3	367^th of 459 public middle schools	20.0%	21	26.5	12.0	13.9	16.7	30.5	25.0	30.6	28.0	11.2			$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%)	16.4	395^th of 451 public middle schools	12.4%		18	394^th of 459 public middle schools	14.2%	1		14.7	11.6	2.9		12.0		22.0	27.6	25.4	30.2	$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%)	7.3	431^st of 451 public middle schools	4.4%		6	446^th of 459 public middle schools	2.8%	15				7.5		7.8				9.6		$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 264^th of 451 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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