Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle vs University Academy-Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
559 students
University Academy-Upper
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
237 students
| Measure | Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Kansas City, Missouri | University Academy-Upper Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 392 | #133 of 497 |
| National rank | #8507 of 15,369 | #5636 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 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 46.0).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 50%).
- •University Academy-Upper does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 44%).
- •Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.2).
- •Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is the larger school with 559 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 Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle better than University Academy-Upper?
On the Success Index (US), University Academy-Upper ranks higher (60.7 vs 46.0 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 Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle and University Academy-Upper?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle: 559. University Academy-Upper: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle and University Academy-Upper rank in Missouri?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is 221st of 392 and University Academy-Upper is 133rd of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).