The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
4%
Black
(09-10)93%
18%
White
(09-10)3%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Faxon Montessori?
259 students attend Faxon Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Faxon Montessori students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Faxon Montessori offer ?
Faxon Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Faxon Montessori part of?
Faxon Montessori is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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