Excellent
#73 of 863 schools in MS
Top 8% in state
East Union Attendance Center
School · Union Co School Dist · Blue Springs, MS
An Union Co School Dist school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1548 ST HWY 9 SOUTH, Blue Springs, MS 38828
- Math 72% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MS 48% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Union Attendance Center score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Union Attendance Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,507
Median home value
$144,500
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in UNION CO SCHOOL DIST
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingomar Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 668 | Compare → |
| Myrtle Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 707 | Compare → |
| West Union Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 686 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Union Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Union Attendance Center is listed in UNION CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Union Attendance Center
East Union Attendance Center is a public school in Blue Springs, MS, part of Union Co School Dist, serving approximately 986 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Union Attendance Center
What grades does East Union Attendance Center serve?
East Union Attendance Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend East Union Attendance Center?
East Union Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 986 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at East Union Attendance Center is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Union Attendance Center rank in MS?
East Union Attendance Center ranks #73 of 863 schools in MS.
What is East Union Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
East Union Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 East Union Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Union Attendance Center has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Union Attendance Center a charter school?
No, East Union Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Union Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, East Union Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Union Attendance Center?
59.3% of students at East Union Attendance Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 986
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (662) 534-6920
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 38828)
- 4,532
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38828; 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
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