Skip to main content

Average

#1022 of 1,823 schools in IN

Union City Community Jr/sr High

High School · Randolph Eastern School Corp · Union City, IN

A Randolph Eastern School Corp high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

603 N Walnut St, Union City, IN 47390

  • Math 12% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency12.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-24.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,252
Chronic Absenteeism31.6%

Students at Union City Community Jr/sr High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
17%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Union City Community Jr/sr High 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

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

Median income

$44,752

Median home value

$94,100

Median rent

$655/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

73.4%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.17–123.7 mi276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Randolph Eastern School Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union City Community Jr/sr High is listed in Randolph Eastern School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union City Community Jr/sr High

Union City Community Jr/sr High is a public high school in Union City, IN, part of Randolph Eastern School Corp, serving approximately 370 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union City Community Jr/sr High

What grades does Union City Community Jr/sr High serve?

Union City Community Jr/sr High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Union City Community Jr/sr High?

Union City Community Jr/sr High has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Community Jr/sr High?

The student-teacher ratio at Union City Community Jr/sr High is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union City Community Jr/sr High rank in IN?

Union City Community Jr/sr High ranks #1,022 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Union City Community Jr/sr High's MySchoolScout rating?

Union City Community Jr/sr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 City Community Jr/sr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union City Community Jr/sr High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Union City Community Jr/sr High a charter school?

No, Union City Community Jr/sr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union City Community Jr/sr High a Title I school?

No, Union City Community Jr/sr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union City Community Jr/sr High?

53.0% of students at Union City Community Jr/sr High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 47390)
5,084
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
37.8
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 47390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.