Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Park School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Park School's student population of 788 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Park School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Park School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
20%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Park School's ranking?
Union Park School is ranked #205 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Union Park School often compared to?
Union Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traditional Academy At Bellair by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Union Park School?
788 students attend Union Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Union Park School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Park School?
Union Park School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Park School offer ?
Union Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Union Park School part of?
Union Park School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Union Park School located?
Union Park School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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