UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE

WWW.UNIVERSITYACADEMY.ORG

Charter School 264 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

University Academy-Middle is a public charter school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the broader University Academy institution, the school is deeply committed to a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are academically prepared for success in higher education. The school emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, aiming to close achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for the youth of Kansas City.

Beyond the classroom, University Academy-Middle fosters a supportive community that integrates student engagement, leadership development, and preparation for its companion high school program. By leveraging a structured learning environment and a focus on core subjects, the school strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens. Its mission remains centered on empowering students to navigate the path to college and beyond, making it a notable choice for families in the Kansas City area seeking a focused and ambitious academic experience.

264

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	8
Black	247
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Black
247 (93.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.0 %)
White
6 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
Phone:	(816)412-9272
Website:	http://WWW.UNIVERSITYACADEMY.ORG
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 79