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#2149 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kairos Academies
Middle School · Kairos Academies · St. Louis, MO
A charter middle school in St. Louis, MO where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2315 MIAMI ST., St. Louis, MO 63118
- Math 16% vs MO 41% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MO 42% (2024)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kairos Academies score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2021, to 16% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kairos Academies 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$57,268
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnahan MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–7 | 0.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Marian Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Lift for Life AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Acad of Entre Stdy@louvertureEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kairos Academies
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,248NCES 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.
Kairos Academies is listed in KAIROS ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kairos Academies
Kairos Academies is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Kairos Academies, serving approximately 257 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,149 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kairos Academies
What grades does Kairos Academies serve?
Kairos Academies serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kairos Academies?
Kairos Academies has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kairos Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Kairos Academies is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kairos Academies rank in MO?
Kairos Academies ranks #2,149 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kairos Academies's MySchoolScout rating?
Kairos Academies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Kairos Academies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kairos Academies has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kairos Academies a charter school?
Yes, Kairos Academies is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kairos Academies a Title I school?
No, Kairos Academies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kairos Academies?
61.5% of students at Kairos Academies 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.8%
- Phone
- (314) 252-0602
- Area population (ZIP 63118)
- 25,645
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 63118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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