Union School District
School District · Lake Butler, Florida
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,686
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,686
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Union County High School
Lake Butler · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Butler Middle School
Lake Butler · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Butler Elementary School
Lake Butler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#6 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,686
$75 vs Florida median
District size
2,370 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Union ranks #6 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Union's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Union County High School (8.4/10), Lake Butler Middle School (7.2/10), and Lake Butler Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Butler Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Butler Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Union
Union is a Lake Butler, Florida school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 2,370 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $11,686 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Union is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union County High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Union students show an average math proficiency of 66.6% and ELA proficiency of 57.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Union with test data.
Schools in Union
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Lake Butler
- Total Enrollment
- 2,370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 153
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Union?
Union has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Union?
The average composite rating for Union is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Union?
Union spends $11,686 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Union is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Union?
Union County High School is the highest-rated school in Union with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Union?
Across schools in Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Union compare to other districts in Florida?
Union has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.4%
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- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
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- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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