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Public high school · Union School Corporation · Modoc, Indiana

Union Junior & High School

Union Junior & High School rates 3.8, right at the middle of Union School Corporation's high schools, whose rated median is 3.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.8this school

3.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Union School Corporation median is 3.8.

#1,761 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · Union School Corporation: 3 high schools rated, median 3.8

The brief

An Union School Corporation high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,761 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 3 of 5 in Union School Corporation.

Union Junior & High School is listed in Union School Corporation, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math11%27 points below the Indiana average of 38%2026 ILEARN
Reading14%28 points below the Indiana average of 42%2026 ILEARN
In 2026, 11% of students were proficient in math and 14% in reading, against Indiana averages of 38% and 42%.2026 ILEARN; 60 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.2
25% of the rating
Academics
2.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 47358; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Union Junior & High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$75,729
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
6.7% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
10 sports
5 boys' · 5 girls' · 10 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Union Junior & High Schoolthis school
    3.8
  3. 3.3Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Union Junior & High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Union Junior & High School serve?

Union Junior & High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Union Junior & High School?

Union Junior & High School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Junior & High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union Junior & High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union Junior & High School rank in IN?

Union Junior & High School ranks #1,761 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is Union Junior & High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union Junior & High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Junior & High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Junior & High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Union Junior & High School a charter school?

No, Union Junior & High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union Junior & High School a Title I school?

No, Union Junior & High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Junior & High School?

40.0% of students at Union Junior & High 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 facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
135
Student-teacher ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Randolph County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$8,477
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 47358)
917
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
41.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.