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University Academy Schools
University Academy is a public school district in Missouri, based in Jackson County (Kansas City). SchoolGrade grades 3 of its schools on actual versus projected test scores; every school below has its own page.
University Academy on the map
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.
SchoolGrade summary for University Academy
3 of 3 schools in University Academy carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 2
Best schools in University Academy
Statewide rankings: all 515 high schools in Missouri · all 339 middle schools in Missouri · all 1133 elementary schools in Missouri
The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.
- B- University Academy Upper (High school, greatly exceeds expectations)
- D+ University Academy Middle (Middle school, greatly exceeds expectations)
- D- University Academy Lower (Elementary school, meets expectations)
Every school in University Academy
All schools, A to Z (3)
- D- University Academy Lower, Kansas City
- D+ University Academy Middle, Kansas City
- B- University Academy Upper, Kansas City
Where University Academy schools are
Cities and towns served (1)
- Kansas City (3)
About this district
- State: Best schools in Missouri
- County: Jackson County
- Type: charter agency
- Setting: large city (NCES locale of the district office)
- Enrollment: 1,091 students with 77 full-time-equivalent teachers and 103 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
- NCES district ID: 2900027
- Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works
Questions about University Academy
How many schools are in University Academy?
SchoolGrade grades 3 public schools in University Academy, across 1 city or town. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.
Which cities does University Academy serve?
The largest by graded schools: Kansas City.
How many students attend University Academy?
1,091 students were enrolled in University Academy in the 2023-24 school year, about 14.2 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).
Where is University Academy?
University Academy is in Missouri, based in Jackson County, with its district office in Kansas City.