The top reported proficiency rate is 10% in English language arts. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hogan Preparatory Academy Elem
Hogan Preparatory Academy Elementary is a charter school in Kansas City that serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It operates as a regular school under a charter granted by the Missouri Charter Public School Commission, a sponsorship that will face a renewal decision as the current contract expires soon. The school sits within the boundaries of the Kansas City Public Schools district but functions as an independent charter district.
On state assessments, the school’s proficiency rates were low. In mathematics, a small share of students in grades three, four, and five scored at the proficient level; results for grade six were not reported. In English language arts, the share of proficient students across grades three through six was also low, though slightly higher than in math. Science results for grade five showed only a tiny fraction of students reaching proficiency. Compared with other districts across Jackson County, the school’s overall proficiency placed it in the bottom quarter of the county. Because the school ends at grade six, there is no high school graduation rate to report, and the data did not include information on chronic absenteeism or staffing.
The student body is overwhelmingly Black, with small shares of Hispanic students, students of two or more races, and a very small number of white and Native American students. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the high level of economic need in the surrounding community. The school’s total enrollment is moderate for an elementary building, and the grade-level class sizes appear typical for a school of its size.
The immediate area around the school sits within the larger fabric of Kansas City, a major Midwestern urban center with a very large geographic footprint. The city is known for its wide boulevards, jazz heritage, and a downtown core that has seen recent residential development and a streetcar line connecting key districts. Outside the downtown and a few walkable neighborhoods, most of the city is car-dependent. The school is located in a residential part of the city with lower home values and rents compared with state and national figures, consistent with the high poverty rate at the school.
The district itself is at a notable point. Its charter contract is set to expire and requires a renewal decision by the Missouri Charter Public School Commission. The school transferred to this sponsor a few years ago, so this will be the first full renewal cycle under the current oversight. Outcomes of this process could affect the school’s continued operation or terms.
The school carries the name “Preparatory Academy,” but the available data does not describe what specific academic programs, special education services, or English learner supports it offers. A parent or guardian considering this school may want to ask the school directly about its curriculum, enrichment opportunities, and how it supports students academically given the low proficiency results. The charter renewal timeline is another practical factor that families may wish to track, as it shapes the school’s immediate future.
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