Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Heights 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Heights Elementary serves the southeastern part of Morristown, TN, covering an area of approximately 30.8 square miles, with students typically living about 10-12 minutes away from the school and an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Heights Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Union Heights Elementary is to ensure that all students develop the confidence, life skills, and knowledge necessary to reach their full potential and attain their life-long goals.
School Rankings
Union Heights 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 Heights Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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
#563 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Union Heights Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Union Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Witt Elementary School, John Hay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary School?
290 students attend Union Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Union Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Union Heights Elementary School offer ?
Union Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Heights Elementary School part of?
Union Heights Elementary School is part of Hamblen County School District.
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