Excellent
#161 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 9% in state
Union City Elementary School
Elementary School · Union City · Union City, TN
An elementary school in Union City, TN where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 South Miles AVE, Union City, TN 38261
- Math 51% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union City Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Union City Elementary School 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,884
Median home value
$141,900
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38261; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgemont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 369 | 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 City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,464NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union City Elementary School is listed in Union City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union City Elementary School
Union City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Union City, TN, part of Union City, serving approximately 815 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Union City Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union City Elementary School
What grades does Union City Elementary School serve?
Union City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Union City Elementary School?
Union City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 815 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union City Elementary School rank in TN?
Union City Elementary School ranks #161 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Union City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union City Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Union City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 815
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Obion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (731) 885-1632
- Area population (ZIP 38261)
- 16,338
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38261; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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