- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
University Academy-Middle
Federal NCES profile for University Academy-Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290002702914Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Academy-Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #6 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
University Academy-Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Academy-Middle ranks #6 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: University Academy · Missouri
NCES ID 290002702914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
University Academy-Middle held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 290002702914 · Kansas City, MO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
265 enr · 12.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: University Academy-Lower (609 students)
University Academy-Middle held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
University Academy-Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Aca
University Academy-Lower
609 students
- This school
University Academy-Middle
265 students
- University Aca 237
University Academy-Upper
237 students
What this shows University Academy-Middle reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Academy-Middle compares
University Academy-Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.7%
White 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, University Academy-Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for University Academy reports $15,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Academy-Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Academy-Lower | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Academy-Upper | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Academy-Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Academy-Middle
How many students attend University Academy-Middle?
University Academy-Middle has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Academy-Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at University Academy-Middle is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Academy-Middle?
98.9% of students at University Academy-Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Academy-Middle?
The largest demographic group at University Academy-Middle is African American at 94.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Academy-Middle?
University Academy-Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Academy-Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, University Academy-Middle ranks #6 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in University Academy?
Besides University Academy-Middle, University Academy also operates University Academy-Lower (609 students) and University Academy-Upper (237 students). See the University Academy district page for the complete list.