Union Primary vs. Wise Primary
Should I attend Union Primary or Wise Primary? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Union Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Wise Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wise Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
839 students
574 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#391 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
99
73
Kindergarten Students
137
88
Grade 1 Students
136
128
Grade 2 Students
186
116
Grade 3 Students
144
85
Grade 4 Students
137
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
91%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
