Union School District
School District · Lake Butler, Florida
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#45 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below 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 #45 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Union's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Union County High School (6.6/10), Lake Butler Elementary School (6.2/10), and Lake Butler Middle School (5.4/10). 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 | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Butler Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Butler Middle School | 5.4 / 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. District-level spending was $11,686 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Union County High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Union students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Lake Butler
- Total Enrollment
- 2,370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 153
- District spending per student
- $11,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Union?
Union's district-level spending was $11,686 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Union?
Across schools in Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. 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 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
How we rate schools
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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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