Summary:
The University City School District in Missouri serves 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole is ranked 306 out of 376 districts in the state and rated 1 out of 5 stars, a closer look reveals some standout schools and areas for improvement.
University City Senior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 248 out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 291 out of 352 in 2022-2023. Meanwhile, Brittany Woods middle school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools. Among the elementary schools, Flynn Park Elementary has the highest student-teacher ratio at 13.1:1, while Julia Goldstein Early Childhood has the lowest at 8.3:1, which is ideal for early childhood education.
Across the district, the schools have a diverse racial composition, with African American students making up the majority. However, the schools generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.3% to 52.7%. Additionally, all schools have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 98.18% to 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Addressing these academic achievement gaps and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students could be important areas of focus for the University City School District.
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