Serving 92 students in grades 6-8, Allen Village Junior Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen Village Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Allen Village Junior Academy's student population of 92 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Allen Village Junior Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Village Junior Academy is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
62%
9%
Black
26%
15%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Village Junior Academy's ranking?
Allen Village Junior Academy is ranked #1662 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Allen Village Junior Academy?
92 students attend Allen Village Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Allen Village Junior Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allen Village Junior Academy?
Allen Village Junior Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Allen Village Junior Academy offer ?
Allen Village Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allen Village Junior Academy part of?
Allen Village Junior Academy is part of Allen Village School District.
In what neighborhood is Allen Village Junior Academy located?
Allen Village Junior Academy is located in the Old Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Old Westport.
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