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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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,535 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 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,535 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
University City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
1,925 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
76%
15%
# White Students
298 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
12%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
210
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,496 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,691 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,496
$15,071
Spending / Student
$18,691
$13,899
Best University City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University City Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Flynn Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Park Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Brittany Woods
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #66.
Pershing Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
Julia Goldstein Early Child.
Magnet School
737 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University City School District?
University City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,535 students.
What is the rank of University City School District?
University City School District is ranked #501 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
76% of University City School District students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is University City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,691 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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