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Tolbert Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)

5809 Michigan Ave
Kansas City, MO 64130
Tolbert Preparatory Academy serves 125 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(10-11)
11-19%
54%
(10-11)
50-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(10-11)
50-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tolbert Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Tolbert Preparatory Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Tolbert Preparatory Academy?
125 students attend Tolbert Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Tolbert Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolbert Preparatory Academy?
Tolbert Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tolbert Preparatory Academy offer ?
Tolbert Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tolbert Preparatory Academy part of?
Tolbert Preparatory Academy is part of Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy School District.

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