Union SD 5 School District

540 S Main St
Union, OR 97883
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 378 students in Union SD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Union SD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
378 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union SD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#62 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
31%
45-49%
44%
20-29%
30%
65%
81%
(2022-23)
37.2%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
88%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,556 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,212
$18,354
Spending / Student
$17,556
$19,404

Best Union SD 5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
166 W Dearborn St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
540 S Main St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union SD 5 School District?
Union SD 5 School District manages 2 public schools serving 378 students.
What is the rank of Union SD 5 School District?
Union SD 5 School District is ranked #71 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Union SD 5 School District?
88% of Union SD 5 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union SD 5 School District?
Union SD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Union SD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,556 is less than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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