Very Good
#714 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
University Academy-lower
Elementary School · University Academy · Kansas City, MO
A charter elementary school in Kansas City, MO where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6801 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO 64131
- Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Academy-lower score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University Academy-lower 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$63,374
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academie Lafayette Oak ElemCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| St Peter's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Border Star MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Brookside Charter ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.0 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.
University Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,199NCES 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.
University Academy-lower is listed in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Academy-lower
University Academy-lower is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of University Academy, serving approximately 605 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Academy-lower
What grades does University Academy-lower serve?
University Academy-lower serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Academy-lower?
University Academy-lower has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Academy-lower?
The student-teacher ratio at University Academy-lower is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Academy-lower rank in MO?
University Academy-lower ranks #714 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is University Academy-lower's MySchoolScout rating?
University Academy-lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 University Academy-lower?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Academy-lower has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is University Academy-lower a charter school?
Yes, University Academy-lower is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Academy-lower a Title I school?
No, University Academy-lower is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Academy-lower?
100.0% of students at University Academy-lower 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (816) 412-5973
- Area population (ZIP 64131)
- 21,972
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 64131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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