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#929 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
Union Star High
High School · Union Star R-ii · Union Star, MO
An Union Star R-ii high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6132 NW STATE RTE Z, Union Star, MO 64494
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Union Star High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Star 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 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- #1 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 High is listed in UNION STAR R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Star High
Union Star High is a public high school in Union Star, MO, part of Union Star R-ii, serving approximately 80 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Star High
What grades does Union Star High serve?
Union Star High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Union Star High?
Union Star High has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Star High?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Star High is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Star High rank in MO?
Union Star High ranks #929 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Union Star High's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Star High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Star High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Star High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Star High a charter school?
No, Union Star High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Star High a Title I school?
No, Union Star High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Star High?
37.5% of students at Union Star 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (816) 593-2294
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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