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Best Schools in Union, IA
Union, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,277 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Union meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union, IA
The top high schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Bcluw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
3. South Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
4. Choice Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Choice Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union, IA
The top middle schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
2. Bcluw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
3. South Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hubbard-radcliffe Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union, IA
The top elementary schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bcluw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
2. West Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
3. Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union, IA has a total population of 720 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union, IA
How many schools are in Union, IA?
Union, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,277 students in total.
How do schools in Union perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Union score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Union meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Union
2 of 2 schools in Union carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Union. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.