Serving 171 students in grades 6-8, Union Area MiddleSchool ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Area MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Union Area MiddleSchool's student population of 171 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Area MiddleSchool ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Area MiddleSchool is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Area MiddleSchool's ranking?
Union Area MiddleSchool is ranked #1346 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Union Area MiddleSchool often compared to?
Union Area MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neshannock Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Union Area MiddleSchool?
171 students attend Union Area MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Union Area MiddleSchool students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Area MiddleSchool?
Union Area MiddleSchool has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Area MiddleSchool offer ?
Union Area MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Area MiddleSchool part of?
Union Area MiddleSchool is part of Union Area SD School District.
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