Union Primary

2945 Second Avenue East
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Union Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Union Primary's student population of 839 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Union Primary ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Primary is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#366 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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72%
54%
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79%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
3%
22%
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White
91%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Union Primary and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Primary's ranking?
Union Primary is ranked #366 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Union Primary often compared to?
Union Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Wise Primary, Duffield-pattonsville Primary, Coeburn Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Union Primary?
839 students attend Union Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Union Primary students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Primary?
Union Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Primary offer ?
Union Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Primary part of?
Union Primary is part of Wise Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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