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Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
501 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#417 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.1%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,687 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,872 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,687
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$34,872
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Union School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sligo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2013 Madison Street Extension
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
354 Baker Street Suite 1
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3121
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3121
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union School District?
Union School District manages 2 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of Union School District?
Union School District is ranked #426 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union School District?
96% of Union School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union School District?
Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,872 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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