Top Rankings
University City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,853 students in University City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in University City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,853 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
74%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
11%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,761 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,445 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$53 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,761
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,445
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best University City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flynn Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Waterman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4421
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4421
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
University City Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4451
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4451
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Brittany Woods
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8125 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6761 Bartmer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4152
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4152
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
737 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University City School District?
University City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,853 students.
What is the rank of University City School District?
University City School District is ranked #494 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in University City School District?
74% of University City School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University City School District?
University City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is University City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,445 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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