Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Grove Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Gladewater school district, encompassing approximately 19.9 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Grove Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Motto
Encourage, Empower, Educate
School Rankings
Union Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Grove Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2079 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Union Grove Elementary School is ranked #2079 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Union Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Union Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gladewater Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Union Grove Elementary School?
376 students attend Union Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Union Grove Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Grove Elementary School?
Union Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Grove Elementary School offer ?
Union Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Union Grove Elementary School part of?
Union Grove Elementary School is part of Union Grove Independent School District.
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