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#1687 of 2,221 schools in MO
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Elementary School · Scuola Vita Nuova · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
535 GARFIELD AVE, Kansas City, MO 64124
- Math 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 46% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scuola Vita Nuova Charter 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$46,384
Median home value
$109,400
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
47%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Whittier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Kipp Endeavor AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 566 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Scuola Vita Nuova
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,375NCES 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.
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is listed in SCUOLA VITA NUOVA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Scuola Vita Nuova, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,687 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
What grades does Scuola Vita Nuova Charter serve?
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Scuola Vita Nuova Charter?
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scuola Vita Nuova Charter rank in MO?
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter ranks #1,687 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Scuola Vita Nuova Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Scuola Vita Nuova Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scuola Vita Nuova Charter has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Scuola Vita Nuova Charter a charter school?
Yes, Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Scuola Vita Nuova Charter a Title I school?
No, Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scuola Vita Nuova Charter?
80.3% of students at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (816) 231-5788
- Area population (ZIP 64124)
- 10,924
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 · 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 64124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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