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Union Springs Elementary School

Elementary School · Bullock County · Union Springs, AL

A Bullock County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

211 Conecuh Avenue West, Union Springs, AL 36089

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$15,226
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Union Springs Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 64 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2024
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Union Springs Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,196/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$29,423

Median home value

$69,900

Median rent

$631/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

34.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Conecuh Springs Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6PK–121.2 mi78Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bullock County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union Springs Elementary School is listed in Bullock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union Springs Elementary School

Union Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union Springs, AL, part of Bullock County, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #852 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union Springs Elementary School

What grades does Union Springs Elementary School serve?

Union Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Union Springs Elementary School?

Union Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Springs Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Springs Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union Springs Elementary School rank in AL?

Union Springs Elementary School ranks #852 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Union Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Union Springs Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Springs Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Union Springs Elementary School a charter school?

No, Union Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union Springs Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Union Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Springs Elementary School?

67.6% of students at Union Springs Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bullock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 36089)
7,401
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36089; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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