Allen Village Junior Academy vs Gordon Parks Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Village Junior Academy
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
Gordon Parks Elem.
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
131 students
| Measure | Allen Village Junior Academy Kansas City, Missouri | Gordon Parks Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 392 | #1126 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9855 of 15,369 | #48837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 92 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allen Village Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 12.1).
- •Allen Village Junior Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Allen Village Junior Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Allen Village Junior Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 100%).
- •Gordon Parks Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.3).
- •Gordon Parks Elem. is the larger school with 131 students compared with 92.
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 Allen Village Junior Academy better than Gordon Parks Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Allen Village Junior Academy ranks higher (39.8 vs 12.1 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 Allen Village Junior Academy and Gordon Parks Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Village Junior Academy: 92. Gordon Parks Elem.: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Village Junior Academy and Gordon Parks Elem. rank in Missouri?
Allen Village Junior Academy is 274th of 392 and Gordon Parks Elem. is 1126th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).