Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Union City El School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Union City, PA school district, covering approximately 76.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union City Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Union City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City Elementary School's ranking?
Union City Elementary School is ranked #1415 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Union City Elementary School often compared to?
Union City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wattsburg Area El Center, Pfeiffer-burleigh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Union City Elementary School?
421 students attend Union City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Union City Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union City Elementary School?
Union City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union City Elementary School offer ?
Union City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union City Elementary School part of?
Union City Elementary School is part of Union City Area School District.
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