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#2092 of 2,221 schools in MO

Contract

School · KANSAS CITY 33

3708 LINWOOD, Kansas City, MO 64128

Enrollment

40

Score

3.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#2,092 of 2,221

In Kansas City

#138 of 147

public schools

In district

#29 of 31

KANSAS CITY 33

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Contract

3.7/10

School in Kansas City · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Contract

Contract is a public school in Kansas City, MO, part of KANSAS CITY 33. Contract serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th. Contract has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,092 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Contract show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares2.0 pts below district
  • This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 5.7
  • MO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 40 students, Contract is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment4.2Below Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$18,743

Contract — Students at Contract score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

92.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 14.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 19.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.

How Contract Compares

See how Contract performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.7/10
6th percentile in MO
Academic
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
4.2/10
Below Average

Location

3708 LINWOOD, Kansas City, MO 64128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Contract may also want to explore other schools in the area. LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. (rated 9.0/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Kansas City, see our Kansas City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Kansas City 0.1 mi 4.3
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City 0.1 mi 4.6
HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Kansas City 0.6 mi 4.8
PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY Kansas City 1.1 mi 5.7
GEORGE MELCHER ELEMENTARY Kansas City 1.2 mi 5.5
WENDELL PHILLIPS ELEMENTARY Kansas City 1.2 mi 6.2
GENESIS SCHOOL INC. Kansas City 1.5 mi 5.6
BARE ESSENTIALS HOME CARE INC Kansas City 1.3 mi
LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE Kansas City 1.5 mi 7.7
KIPP ENDEAVOR ACADEMY Kansas City 1.7 mi 4.3
CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL Kansas City 1.9 mi 8.4
EAST HIGH SCHOOL Kansas City 1.7 mi 3.5
LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP. Kansas City 1.7 mi 9.0
KANSAS CITY GIRLS PREP MIDDLE Kansas City 1.8 mi 7.6
FAXON ELEMENTARY Kansas City 1.5 mi 5.9
LEE A. TOLBERT COM. ACADEMY Kansas City 1.5 mi 4.6
GUADALUPE CENTERS ELEMENTARY Kansas City 2.0 mi 4.5
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY Kansas City 2.2 mi 6.1
DeLaSalle Charter High School Kansas City 1.8 mi 3.7
ROGERS ELEMENTARY Kansas City 2.1 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$35,257

Median Home Value

$64,800

Median Rent

$926/mo

Population

12,445

College Educated

10.1%

Homeownership

45.7%

Avg Commute

19.8 min

Poverty Rate

28.1%

Median Age

39.9

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B W ROBINSON SCHOOL Rolla, MO 3.8
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL Lesterville, MO 3.9
GREENE VALLEY SCHOOL Springfield, MO 3.5
HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL St. Joseph, MO 3.5
SHADY GROVE SCHOOL Poplar Bluff, MO 4.0
NEW DAWN SCHOOL Sikeston, MO 3.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Contract

What grades does Contract serve?

Contract serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Contract?

Contract has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

How does Contract rank in MO?

Contract ranks #2,092 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Contract's MySchoolScout rating?

Contract has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Contract?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Contract has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Contract a charter school?

No, Contract is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Contract a Title I school?

No, Contract is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Contract?

92.5% of students at Contract qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
55 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
40
0
Free/Reduced Lunch
92.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Jackson County

District

KANSAS CITY 33
District Enrollment
14,694
Schools in District
33
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,743
District Rank
#29 of 31

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