Highlights include:

Academic Achievement and Accountability

•  For the first time since New York State began tracking school accountability in 2002, no UCSD school carries a formal designation as a school in need of support
• ELA proficiency rose from 31 percent to 40 percent districtwide
•  Math proficiency climbed from 36 percent to 41 percent districtwide
• Students met or exceeded state growth benchmarks in five out of six grade levels in both subjects
• Enrollment grew for the third consecutive year, reaching approximately 9,500 students

Programs and Opportunities

• The Raiders Extended Day Program launched districtwide, serving over 800 students in grades K-6 with academic enrichment and social-emotional support after school
• The new Career and Technical Education wing at Thomas R. Proctor High School opened new pathways for students in fields ranging from advanced manufacturing to health professions
• Literacy programs aligned to the Science of Reading and a new mathematics instructional vision were implemented districtwide, directly contributing to this year’s academic gains
• A Proctor High School student signed a National Letter of Intent to compete in Division I college athletics

Recognition and Advocacy

• The Raiders Extended Day Program was named a 2025 Champion of Change by the New York State School Boards Association
• UCSD was recognized among New York’s Top 100 Employers by Forbes for workplace culture, fairness, and professional growth
• Members of Congress and state legislators sent letters of commendation recognizing the district’s work and community engagement
•  The district advanced a request for $5.4 million in Special Services Aid at the 2026 Joint
  Legislative Budget Hearing to help sustain its growing CTE program

Community

• All 13 schools hosted a Districtwide Day of Student Achievement, welcoming families, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate student progress
• The System of Care collaboration and initiatives like the Breakfast of Champions strengthened community partnerships supporting student well-being

“The progress we are seeing across this district is the result of sustained commitment and a belief in the potential of every child,” said Superintendent Dr. Christopher Spence. “This past year, we
achieved milestones that our community should be proud of. From historic gains in accountability to the expansion of programs that are opening new doors for students, this has
been a remarkable year. None of it happens without the educators and staff who show up every day with purpose, and without the families who put their trust in our schools. We are proud of
how far we have come, and we remain focused on the work ahead.”