Serving 1,100 students in grades 8, Union 8th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for UNION 8TH GRADE CTR encompasses the entire school district in Tulsa, OK, covering approximately 27.4 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union 8th Grade Center's student population of 1,100 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union 8th Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union 8th Grade Center is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1247 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union 8th Grade Center's ranking?
Union 8th Grade Center is ranked #1247 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Union 8th Grade Center often compared to?
Union 8th Grade Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Carver Middle School, Jenks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Union 8th Grade Center?
1,100 students attend Union 8th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Union 8th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union 8th Grade Center?
Union 8th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union 8th Grade Center offer ?
Union 8th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union 8th Grade Center part of?
Union 8th Grade Center is part of Union School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is over run with bullies, and the administration does not care. They say they do, but they let the bullies do what they want and the good kids suffer. So much for putting a stop to this in Oklahoma.
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