Top Rankings
Union City Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 909 students in Union City Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Union City Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
909 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union City Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 1991–2008. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2005–2021. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,811 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,807 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,811
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,807
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Union City Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-5381
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-5381
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Walnut Ln
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8191
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8191
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Union City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 Saint Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union City Community Schools?
Union City Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 909 students.
What is the rank of Union City Community Schools?
Union City Community Schools is ranked #467 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union City Community Schools?
89% of Union City Community Schools students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union City Community Schools?
Union City Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Union City Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,807 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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