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#1181 of 2,221 schools in MO
Union Star Elem.
Elementary School · Union Star R-ii · Union Star, MO
An Union Star R-ii elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6132 NW STATE RTE Z, Union Star, MO 64494
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Star Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Star Elem. 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,348
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64494; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Union Star R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Star Elem. is listed in UNION STAR R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Star Elem.
Union Star Elem. is a public elementary school in Union Star, MO, part of Union Star R-ii, serving approximately 74 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,181 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Star Elem.
What grades does Union Star Elem. serve?
Union Star Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Union Star Elem.?
Union Star Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Star Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Star Elem. is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Star Elem. rank in MO?
Union Star Elem. ranks #1,181 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Union Star Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Union Star Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Star Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Star Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Star Elem. a charter school?
No, Union Star Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Star Elem. a Title I school?
No, Union Star Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Star Elem.?
43.2% of students at Union Star Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.7%
- Phone
- (816) 593-2294
- Area population (ZIP 64494)
- 1,066
- Area average commute
- 60 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 64494; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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