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SLPS posts modest APR gains, aims for accreditation edge in 2026
Summary
District staff told the board SLPS earned 66.5% of available APR points in 2025 (50% academic achievement, 90% continuous improvement) and outlined a two-composite pathway toward a final accreditation determination in 2026; staff flagged areas for focused improvement including college-and-career readiness and attendance.
Saint Louis Public Schools reported incremental improvement in its 2025 Annual Performance Report during the Nov. 10 board meeting, but district leaders said sustained academic gains are still needed to reach full accreditation in 2026.
The district—s APR score for 2025 was presented as 66.5% of possible points, with a performance subtotal of about 56.4% and a continuous-improvement subtotal near 90%. The presenter said those results establish a baseline composite that will be one half of the accreditation calculation next year; the second composite (combining 2024—2026 data) will determine the district—s final accreditation classification in 2026.
Officials highlighted gains in English language arts growth measures, with several schools posting double-digit percentage-point improvements year over year. The presentation named specific schools that showed notable progress and said seven schools currently meet the district—s goal of 70% APR or higher. Staff emphasized that continuous-improvement systems (planning, compliance and reporting) are a strength.
Board members asked where points could be gained. Presenters pointed to college-and-career-readiness (CCR) work — including increased AP and dual-credit participation and focused CCR assessments — and to improving attendance and specific content-area outcomes. The district said new science materials aligned to Missouri standards and targeted ICAP and KEA efforts are expected to yield additional points next year.
Presenters and board members agreed the APR requires clear, parent-facing communications. Staff said they will supply principal-level reports, host principal briefings and create a short video explaining what the APR measures mean for families and schools. The district—s audit submission delay was noted; staff said it expects to receive full credit for the audit line next year once the filing is completed.
