(01/30/2024) University Avenue Elementary School - Aerospace, Children's Engineering and Science has been named a 2024 Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit School of Distinction.
MSA national merit awards are given to magnet schools that demonstrate a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and strong parent and community involvement. To be considered for a merit award, member schools must submit an application scored by a panel of educators.
MSA is a nonprofit organization that supports and assists magnet schools nationwide and represents approximately 4,300 magnet and theme-based schools nationwide.
University Avenue is a K-5 magnet school that values leadership, relationships and engagement. Having a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) focus and specializing in aerospace, the school approaches student learning in a unique way by utilizing its aerospace theme to better engage and excite its nearly 600 highly diverse learners.
