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University City leaders tout academic gains, warn of enrollment dip and tax-freeze revenue loss at State of the District
Summary
University City's State of the District presentation highlighted an APR score of 80.7%, a four-year graduation rate that is "on target," a decline in multilingual learner enrollment from 279 to 253, and a first-year revenue shortfall of $391,141 tied to a new senior property tax freeze; leaders asked the public for feedback through a gallery-walk process.
University City school leaders laid out academic results, staffing and budget pressures at a State of the District community meeting, saying the district's APR (Annual Performance Report) showed progress even as enrollment and revenue challenges mount.
Dr. Harden Barton, who led the presentation, said University City earned 80.7% of possible APR points and received full growth points in math and social studies for some student groups. "We remain fully accredited with 80.7% of the possible points earned," Barton said, noting the district emphasizes multiple measures of performance rather than a single snapshot.
The presentation highlighted areas of improvement and concern. Barton said the district's four-year graduation rate is "on target," and advanced placement and dual-credit…
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