Ferguson‑Florissant reports APR gains, highlights Blue Ribbon school and student awards
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Summary
The district reported a 75.75% APR (fully accredited) with notable growth in social studies and science, singled out several high-performing schools and students for recognitions, and outlined follow‑up steps for a school flagged for low testing participation; board discussed targeted supports for student groups.
District leaders on Wednesday presented the annual performance report for 2024–25, saying Ferguson‑Florissant R‑II maintained full accreditation with a 75.75% score and several areas of improvement.
Mister Murray said the district earned strong growth points — notably a 100% growth score in social studies for the student group and strong growth in math — and that graduation and graduate follow‑up points were at threshold levels that earned full credit in the APR formula.
District staff highlighted Wedgewood (100% of points in ELA and math), STEAM Academy Middle School’s designation as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School and multiple individual student recognitions (ACT 30+ scorers, WorkKeys and Accuplacer achievers). The superintendent praised staff and leaders for sustained improvement amid last year’s budgetary challenges.
Board members asked about strategies targeted at historically lower‑performing student groups and steps to prevent a repeat of one school’s low test participation (LND). Staff described plans including maximizing federal program dollars, exploring high‑dosage tutoring, principal action planning and monitoring test‑participation rates.
The APR presentation was informational; the district plans principal follow‑up sessions and winter benchmark checks to monitor progress.
