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#1313 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
Union City EL Sch
Elementary School · Union City Area Sd · Union City, PA
An Union City Area Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
91 Miles Street, Union City, PA 16438
- Math 36% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union City EL Sch score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union City EL Sch 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average632/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,559
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Union City Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union City EL Sch is listed in Union City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union City EL Sch
Union City EL Sch is a public elementary school in Union City, PA, part of Union City Area Sd, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,313 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union City EL Sch
What grades does Union City EL Sch serve?
Union City EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Union City EL Sch?
Union City EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City EL Sch is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union City EL Sch rank in PA?
Union City EL Sch ranks #1,313 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Union City EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Union City EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union City EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union City EL Sch a charter school?
No, Union City EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union City EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Union City EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union City EL Sch?
97.5% of students at Union City EL Sch 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (814) 438-7611
- Area population (ZIP 16438)
- 7,489
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16438; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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