Summary:
The University City, Missouri school district serves 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole struggles with low performance, ranking 298 out of 386 districts in the state, a few schools stand out. Flynn Park Elementary is the highest-performing elementary school, with stronger test scores than the district and state averages. Brittany Woods Middle School also stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 93.8% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.
The district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on standardized tests. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with rates around 40% across all schools. Additionally, the schools serve a population with high economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.68% to 100%. Despite these challenges, the district spends between $16,895 and $19,793 per student, which is in line with the state average, and maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios.
While the University City school district faces significant challenges, there are a few bright spots, such as the strong performance of Flynn Park Elementary and Brittany Woods Middle School. These schools could provide valuable insights and best practices that could be applied to improve the district's overall performance and address the equity concerns.
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