Serving 131 students in grades 7-12, Union Junior & High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Junior & High School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire district in Modoc, IN, covering approximately 91.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Junior & High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Union Junior & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Junior & High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Junior & High School's ranking?
Union Junior & High School is ranked #1481 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Union Junior & High School often compared to?
Union Junior & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cowan High School, Wapahani High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Union Junior & High School?
The graduation rate of Union Junior & High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Union Junior & High School?
131 students attend Union Junior & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Union Junior & High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Junior & High School?
Union Junior & High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Junior & High School offer ?
Union Junior & High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Junior & High School part of?
Union Junior & High School is part of Union School Corporation School District.
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