Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Union City Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Union City, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union City Elementary School's student population of 793 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
793 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence…our heritage, our commitment.
School Rankings
Union City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City Elementary School's ranking?
Union City Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union City Elementary School often compared to?
Union City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union City Middle School, Lake Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union City Elementary School?
793 students attend Union City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Union City Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Union City Elementary School offer ?
Union City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union City Elementary School part of?
Union City Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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