Union Hill School

2221 Union Hill Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Union Hill School's student population of 475 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Hill School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Hill School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#419 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
24%
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53%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
17%
10%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
79%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Hill School's ranking?
Union Hill School is ranked #419 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Union Hill School often compared to?
Union Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laceys Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Union Hill School?
475 students attend Union Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Union Hill School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Hill School?
Union Hill School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Union Hill School offer ?
Union Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Union Hill School part of?
Union Hill School is part of Morgan County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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