Excellent
#283 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 13% in state
Union Gap School
Elementary School · Union Gap School District · Union Gap, WA
An elementary school in Union Gap, WA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3201 4th Street, Union Gap, WA 98903
- Math 42% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Gap School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Union Gap 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union Gap), 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
$69,188
Median home value
$265,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Grace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 2 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Union Gap School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Gap School is listed in Union Gap School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Gap School
Union Gap School is a public elementary school in Union Gap, WA, part of Union Gap School District, serving approximately 570 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Gap School
What grades does Union Gap School serve?
Union Gap School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Union Gap School?
Union Gap School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Gap School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Gap School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Gap School rank in WA?
Union Gap School ranks #283 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Union Gap School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Gap School 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 Union Gap School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Gap School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union Gap School a charter school?
No, Union Gap School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Gap School a Title I school?
No, Union Gap School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Gap School?
92.5% of students at Union Gap School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (509) 248-3966
- Area population (ZIP 98903)
- 19,010
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98903; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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