Union County Learning Academy
Union County Learning Academy serves 10 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 55%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Union County Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Union County Learning Academy's student population of 10 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union County Learning Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
20%
10%
White
80%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
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