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#1100 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Allen Village Junior Academy
Middle School · Allen Village · Kansas City, MO
A charter middle school in Kansas City, MO where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
706 W 42ND ST., Kansas City, MO 64111
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MO 42% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allen Village Junior Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
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 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 11 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Allen Village Junior Academy 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 70Very 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Academie Lafayette Armour ImsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| The Pembroke Hill School - Wornall CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,039 | Compare → |
| Rosedale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Allen Village
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,396NCES 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.
Allen Village Junior Academy is listed in ALLEN VILLAGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allen Village Junior Academy
Allen Village Junior Academy is a public middle school in Kansas City, MO, part of Allen Village, serving approximately 101 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allen Village Junior Academy
What grades does Allen Village Junior Academy serve?
Allen Village Junior Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Allen Village Junior Academy?
Allen Village Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Village Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Village Junior Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allen Village Junior Academy rank in MO?
Allen Village Junior Academy ranks #1,100 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Allen Village Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Allen Village Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Allen Village Junior Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Village Junior Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Allen Village Junior Academy a charter school?
Yes, Allen Village Junior Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Allen Village Junior Academy a Title I school?
No, Allen Village Junior Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Village Junior Academy?
92.1% of students at Allen Village Junior Academy 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
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (816) 931-0177
- Area population (ZIP 64111)
- 16,974
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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