Summary:
The Academie Lafayette district in Kansas City, Missouri, operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds.
Among the standout schools in the district is Academie Lafayette Armour IMS, a middle school ranked 27th out of 451 Missouri middle schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating. The school boasts consistently high test scores, with 68.7% of 6th graders and 45.8% of 7th graders proficient or better in Math, far exceeding the state averages. Additionally, 92% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Another high-performing school is Academie Lafayette Oak Elementary, ranked 61st out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 5-star rating, and boasting strong academic performance in English Language Arts.
The Academie Lafayette district as a whole appears to be a strong performer, with multiple schools ranking among the top in the state. However, the district may need to focus on supporting students as they transition from middle to high school, as evidenced by the lower test scores and 2-star rating for Academie Lafayette Armour IHS. Additionally, the consistent 13.3% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is an area that the district may want to investigate and address.
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