SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

D-

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

15%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

14%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, University Academy-lower Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

13%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

23%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

10%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

13%
32%

ELA Proficiency

23%
42%

Science Proficiency

10%
34%

MO Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
1%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

MO Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

D

60.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

7.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

33.86 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$81,243

MO Average: $83,621

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

MO Average: 4.0%

Median Home value

$265,958

MO Average: $227,101

Median Rent

$1,343 /mo

MO Average: $1,130

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

91.5%

MO Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

15:1

MO Average: 12:1

Number of Teachers

42

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,475

Average for all teachers in University Academy

Student to Counselor Ratio

309:1

MO Average: 281:1

Number of Support Staff

8

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

2

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

3

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

86%

MO Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

96%

MO Average: 94%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

30

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

101

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

84

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6387 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$2.45

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

2%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

95%

Latino

1%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

65%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

5%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

3%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Elementary Schools Nearest to University Academy-lower

Explore nearby elementary schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Academie Lafayette Oak Elem

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 0.3 mi
Border Star Montessori

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Distance: 1.0 mi
Brookside Charter Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 9%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Distance: 1.0 mi
Hale Cook Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Distance: 1.1 mi
Troost Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 6%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Distance: 1.2 mi
Academy For Integrated Arts

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Distance: 1.3 mi
John T. Hartman Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Distance: 1.6 mi
B. Banneker Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 5%
  • Projected Test Scores: 7%
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
Ac Prep Elementary

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
  • Distance: 2.0 mi
Belinder Elem

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Distance: 2.1 mi