University City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in University City School District, serving 2,815 students. University City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Public schools in University City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in University City School District are Flynn Park Elementary School, Jackson Park Elementary School and Pershing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | University City School District |
| School District Website | http://WWW.UCITYSCHOOLS.ORG |
| School District Phone Number | (314) 290-4001 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,815 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 215 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
University City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #504 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 36 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 100 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 2,279 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 81% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 308 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 11% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 87 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 123 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 222 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 236 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 208 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 218 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 229 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 217 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 212 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 187 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 193 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 199 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 190 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 188 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 193 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,743 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,583 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $47 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $44 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,743 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,583 | $10,831 |
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University City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Flynn Park Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%7220 Waterman Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4421
Grades: K-5 | 322 students
- Jackson Park Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%7400 Balson Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4451
Grades: K-5 | 326 students
- Pershing Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%6761 Bartmer Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4152
Grades: K-5 | 322 students
- Barbara Jordan Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1500 N 82nd Blvd10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361
Grades: K-5 | 360 students
- Brittany Woods Math: 19% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50%8125 Groby Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280
Grades: 6-8 | 592 students
- University City Senior High School Math: 10% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50%7401 Balson Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Grades: 9-12 | 770 students
- Julia Goldstein Early Child.737 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
Grades: PK | 123 students
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