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#1231 of 2,221 schools in MO
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Middle School · Academie Lafayette · Kansas City, MO
A charter middle school in Kansas City, MO where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 E Armour Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Math 68% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MO 50% (2025)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academie Lafayette Armour Ims score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Academie Lafayette Armour Ims sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,802
Median home value
$269,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
30.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 0.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Allen Village Junior AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Guadalupe Centers MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Academie Lafayette
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims is listed in ACADEMIE LAFAYETTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Academie Lafayette, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,231 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
What grades does Academie Lafayette Armour Ims serve?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Academie Lafayette Armour Ims?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Armour Ims?
The student-teacher ratio at Academie Lafayette Armour Ims is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academie Lafayette Armour Ims rank in MO?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims ranks #1,231 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Academie Lafayette Armour Ims's MySchoolScout rating?
Academie Lafayette Armour Ims has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academie Lafayette Armour Ims?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academie Lafayette Armour Ims has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Academie Lafayette Armour Ims a charter school?
Yes, Academie Lafayette Armour Ims is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academie Lafayette Armour Ims a Title I school?
No, Academie Lafayette Armour Ims is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academie Lafayette Armour Ims?
16.5% of students at Academie Lafayette Armour Ims qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (816) 800-8771
- Area population (ZIP 64111)
- 16,974
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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