Briarcliff Elementary School vs. North Kansas City High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
North Kansas City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,640 students in grades 9-12, North Kansas City High School 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
9-12
Total Students
310 students
1,640 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1325 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Graduation Rate
n/a
98%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
-
Grade 1 Students
57
-
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
61
-
Grade 4 Students
43
-
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 9 Students
-
425
Grade 10 Students
-
410
Grade 11 Students
-
418
Grade 12 Students
-
387
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
18%
20%
% Black
15%
22%
% White
55%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
12%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
