For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 726 students in Union Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Union Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
726 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Union Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
75 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
594 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
82%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
57
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,596 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,249
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,596
$23,089
Best Union Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Memorial Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Union Area High School
Math: 60-79%
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Union Area MiddleSchool
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Area SD School District?
Union Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 726 students.
What is the rank of Union Area SD School District?
Union Area SD School District is ranked #196 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Area SD School District?
82% of Union Area SD School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Area SD School District?
Union Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Union Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,596 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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