Academy for Integrated Arts vs University Academy-Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Integrated Arts
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
University Academy-Upper
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
237 students
| Measure | Academy for Integrated Arts Kansas City, Missouri | University Academy-Upper Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #985 of 1,159 | #133 of 497 |
| National rank | #41619 of 50,301 | #5636 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 244 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64.5% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Academy-Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 25.1).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 27%).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 32%).
- •Academy for Integrated Arts does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Academy for Integrated Arts is the larger school with 244 students compared with 237.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Integrated Arts better than University Academy-Upper?
On the Success Index (US), University Academy-Upper ranks higher (60.7 vs 25.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Integrated Arts and University Academy-Upper?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Integrated Arts: 244. University Academy-Upper: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Integrated Arts and University Academy-Upper rank in Missouri?
Academy for Integrated Arts is 985th of 1,159 and University Academy-Upper is 133rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).