Serving 61 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Union Township Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥80%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Union Township Elementary School?
61 students attend Union Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Union Township Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Township Elementary School?
Union Township Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Township Elementary School offer ?
Union Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Union Township Elementary School part of?
Union Township Elementary School is part of Mifflin County School District.
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