Union Park Charter Academy

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Union Park Charter Academy ranks 1065 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Union Park Charter Academy is an elementary and middle school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving 740 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. As a public charter school within the Pasco County school district, Union Park consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1 and 8th grade Math.

One of the standout features of Union Park Charter Academy is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.05% White, 15.27% African American, 18.24% Hispanic, and 14.32% Asian. Despite this diversity, the school has been able to maintain high academic performance, suggesting it is effectively serving students from various backgrounds. Additionally, Union Park has lower chronic absenteeism rates (5.1%) compared to the Pasco County (10.0%) and Florida averages, which may have contributed to its academic success.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary and New River Elementary, Union Park Charter Academy stands out with its higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.89%) and its consistently strong academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in Pasco County and the state of Florida.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

32775 Oldwoods Ave
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

(813) 358-7306

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
1065^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,502

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 740

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

Hispanic:

18.2%

African American:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Park Charter Academy ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.29. (See more...)

Compare Details Union Park Charter Academy ranks better than 75.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.45. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Union Park Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (18.2%), African American (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Park Charter Academy is 17.6. 51 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Union Park Charter Academy employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Park Charter Academy is $7,502. 56 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Park Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Union Park Charter Academy 290^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Union Park Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Park Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	75.13	512^th	2182	76.5%
2021	72.94	581^st	2247	74.1%
2022	58.14	879^th	2219	60.4%
2023	56.97	914^th	2240	59.2%
2024	51.29	1065^th	2256	52.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Union Park Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	71.28	293^rd	1136	74.2%
2022	74.61	255^th	1148	77.8%
2023	77.45	230^th	1177	80.5%
2024	73.45	290^th	1196	75.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Park Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	257	59	100	167	2	5	20	610
2020	233	70	101	192	1	3	26	626
2021	222	72	82	179	1	3	26	585
2022	336	115	102	144	4	1	18	720
2023	363	113	106	135	2	2	19	740

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Park Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	610	40.0	15.2	24.1
2020	626	39.0	16.0	23
2021	585	36.0	16.2	23.2
2022	720	43.0	16.7	31.5
2023	740	42.0	17.6	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Park Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	610	40.0	15.2	24.1
2020	626	39.0	16.0	23
2021	585	36.0	16.2	23.2
2022	720	43.0	16.7	31.5
2023	740	42.0	17.6	31.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Park Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$242 (0.9%)	$26,064 (99.1%)	$26,306
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$23,311 (100.0%)	$23,311
2021	$89 (1.2%)	$7,165 (98.8%)	$7,253
2022	$400 (5.8%)	$6,476 (94.2%)	$6,876
2023	$300 (4.0%)	$7,202 (96.0%)	$7,502

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Park Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 512^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 914^th of 2240 Elementary schools	17.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Park Charter Academy)	74	52	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Park Charter Academy)	72	60	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Park Charter Academy)	69	61	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Park Charter Academy)	75	61	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Park Charter Academy)	69	59	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Park Charter Academy)	72	42	30%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Union Park Charter Academy)	63	51	12%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Park Charter Academy)	63	68	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	56	51	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Park Charter Academy)	57	72	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	48	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Park Charter Academy)	100	63	37%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	42	38	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	610	740	21.3%
African American	59	113	91.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	100	106	6%
Hispanic	167	135	19.2%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	257	363	41.2%
Two or More Races	20	19	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	31.9%	7.8%

Schools Near Union Park Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Park Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	32775 Oldwoods Ave	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 358-7306	740	42	17.6	31.9%	363 (49.1%)	113 (15.3%)	135 (18.2%)	106 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.6%)	51.3	1065^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.8%		57	914^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.2%	151	63.0	58.0	63.0	60.0	73.0	70.0	54.0	48.0	27.0	73.0	38.0	69.0	47.0	53.0	88.0	100.0	88.0	82.0	$7,502	$300	$7,202
Double Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	31500 Chancey Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0400	847	50	16.9	30.6%	453 (53.5%)	85 (10.0%)	196 (23.1%)	66 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.3%)	46.3	1194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.1%		46.3	1180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.3%	14	55.0	54.0	49.0				69.0	46.0	44.0	100.0			40.0						$8,126	$978	$7,148
Chester W. Taylor Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3638 Morris Bridge Rd	Zephyrhills	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6900	654	44	14.9	77.1%	420 (64.2%)	29 (4.4%)	163 (24.9%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)	10.8	2131^st of 2256 public elementary schools	5.5%		19.3	1921^st of 2240 public elementary schools	14.2%	210	32.0	23.0	36.0				35.0	35.0	29.0				26.0						$10,025	$2,137	$7,888
Wiregrass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29732 Wiregrass School Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-0700	964	61	15.8	25.6%	422 (43.8%)	79 (8.2%)	264 (27.4%)	133 (13.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (6.5%)	62.8	803^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.4%		66.7	699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.8%	104	70.0	66.0	68.0				57.0	42.0	56.0	98.0			52.0						$8,331	$1,173	$7,157
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 E Meadows Rd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4580	489	37	13.2	46.4%	163 (33.3%)	136 (27.8%)	89 (18.2%)	48 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (10.6%)	65.2	749^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.8%		73	557^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.1%	192	58.0	60.0	61.0				61.0	61.0	67.0				59.0						$12,706	$2,329	$10,377
New River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4710 River Glen Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 346-0500	721	46	15.6	57.0%	271 (37.6%)	133 (18.4%)	230 (31.9%)	19 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	62 (8.6%)	23.2	1819^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.4%		26	1720^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.2%	99	42.0	38.0	49.0				45.0	28.0	37.0	77.0			32.0						$9,253	$1,719	$7,533
Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10310 Lions Den Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-5400	937	58	16.2	24.9%	194 (20.7%)	139 (14.8%)	110 (11.7%)	418 (44.6%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.7%)	89.7	189^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.6%		86.2	263^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	74	82.0	75.0	70.0				91.0	77.0	73.0				74.0						$9,567	$1,764	$7,802
Sand Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29040 County Line Rd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1900	522	31	17.0	39.5%	234 (44.8%)	38 (7.3%)	158 (30.3%)	72 (13.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	64.8	757^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		69.7	635^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.7%	122	60.0	56.0	61.0				63.0	41.0	74.0				62.0						$10,061	$1,283	$8,778
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel	Public, Charter	K-8	33347 Senior-54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 355-0002	1,132	56	20.2	33.7%	431 (38.1%)	138 (12.2%)	426 (37.6%)	72 (6.4%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (4.9%)	79.3	431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.9%		68.7	650^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	219	68.0	72.0	71.0	77.0	62.0	66.0	77.0	69.0	66.0	73.0	62.0	75.0	56.0	65.0	82.0			73.0	$8,635	$438	$8,197
Hunter's Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9202 Highland Oak Dr	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 973-7394	739	48	15.3	33.7%	316 (42.8%)	97 (13.1%)	173 (23.4%)	101 (13.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.9%)	84.4	310^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		89.9	174^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.2%	136	79.0	73.0	69.0				85.0	67.0	71.0				66.0						$10,875	$2,029	$8,846

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Park Charter Academy

What district is Union Park Charter Academy in?

Pasco

Is Union Park Charter Academy a good school?

Union Park Charter Academy ranks 1065^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union Park Charter Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 740 students attended Union Park Charter Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Union Park Charter Academy?

Students at Union Park Charter Academy are 49% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 14% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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