Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Foreign Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foreign Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Foreign Language Academy's student population of 629 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Foreign Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foreign Language Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1519 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
56%
8%
Black
22%
15%
White
13%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foreign Language Academy's ranking?
Foreign Language Academy is ranked #1519 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Foreign Language Academy often compared to?
Foreign Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Border Star Montessori, Lincoln College Prep. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Foreign Language Academy?
629 students attend Foreign Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Foreign Language Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foreign Language Academy?
Foreign Language Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Foreign Language Academy offer ?
Foreign Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foreign Language Academy part of?
Foreign Language Academy is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Foreign Language Academy located?
Foreign Language Academy is located in the Old Hyde Park neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Old Hyde Park.
School Reviews
5 3/21/2020
I recommend this school because there is so much tutoring. Everyone would help you when you need it. There are after school activity that you could attend to. We have a principal that cares about how we act when we got to field trips, or when there are guests in the building. The teachers are nice and helpful especially Middle School teachers. Learning another language is fun and can help you to get more money as you get older.
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