Union Hill Independent School District

2197 Fm 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644-5559
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Union Hill Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 276 students in Union Hill Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Union Hill Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
276 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union Hill Independent School District, which is ranked #685 of all 1,196 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#720 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
45-49%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.64
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
70%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,043 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,514 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,043
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,514
$14,117

Best Union Hill Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union Hill Independent School District?
Union Hill Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Union Hill Independent School District?
Union Hill Independent School District is ranked #685 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (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 Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Hill Independent School District?
70% of Union Hill Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Hill Independent School District?
Union Hill Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Union Hill Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,514 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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