Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Heights Elementary serves the west part of Carthage, TN, covering an area of approximately 37.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Heights Elementary School's student population of 268 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.25, 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
#925 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
1%
20%
White
86%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 #925 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Carthage Elementary School, New Middleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary School?
268 students attend Union Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Union Heights Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Heights Elementary School part of?
Union Heights Elementary School is part of Smith County School District.
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