Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Union Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Union Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Union Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Union Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Union Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2114 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 95% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Union Elementary School is Westside High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Weaver Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Macon Weaver Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 914 students10
1.6 miles
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630 1.6 6-8 914 - Macon Riley Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 349 students10
1.8 miles
3522 Greenbriar Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064 1.8 PK-5 349 - Macon Westside High School Math: 10% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,137 student10
1.9 miles
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800 1.9 9-12 1,137 - Macon Veterans Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 850 students10
2.0 miles
4901 Faubus Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4800 2 PK-5 850 - Macon Heritage Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 765 students10
2.1 miles
6050 Thomaston Rd
Macon, GA 31220
(478) 779-4715 2.1 PK-5 765
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