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3 schools in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

Missouri · 1,111 students · 1 city

Within UNIVERSITY ACADEMY, 3 public K-12 schools serve about 1,111 students, an average of 370 per school.

4-year change in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,111
+9 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How UNIVERSITY ACADEMY ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MissouriIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
56.8%#51 of 225N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,111#168 of 290#6,551 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#242 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.2:1#240 of 289#4,652 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
100.0%#32 of 290#127 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
11.7%#162 of 173#6,443 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,100 to 1,111 students (up 1%) and from 76 to 79 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWERKansas CityElementaryPK-05609
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLEKansas CityMiddle06-08265
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-UPPERKansas CityHigh09-12237

About UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY administers 3 public schools across Missouri, collectively teacheing roughly 1,111 students.

For a sense of the school types, UNIVERSITY ACADEMY is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,102 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,111 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for UNIVERSITY ACADEMY discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY?
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY operates 3 public K-12 schools in Missouri, serving approximately 1,111 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY?
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY?
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-LOWER is the largest public school in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY by enrollment, with approximately 609 students.
What grade levels does UNIVERSITY ACADEMY serve?
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.
Are there charter schools in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY?
3 of the 3 schools listed under UNIVERSITY ACADEMY are charter schools.