Top Rankings
Union Grove Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 720 students in Union Grove Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Union Grove Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
720 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union Grove Independent School District, which is ranked #141 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
84%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,096 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,419 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,096
$15,448
Spending / Student
$19,419
$16,604
Best Union Grove Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11377 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11377 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10920 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gr: PK-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Grove Independent School District?
Union Grove Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of Union Grove Independent School District?
Union Grove Independent School District is ranked #141 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Grove Independent School District?
84% of Union Grove Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Grove Independent School District?
Union Grove Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Union Grove Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,419 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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