Best Public Schools in Union, IA


Summary:

The city of Union, Iowa has two schools serving students in grades 6-12: BCLUW Middle School and Choice Charter School. BCLUW Middle School is a standout performer, ranking in the top third of Iowa middle schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Choice Charter School is an underperforming high school, ranking in the bottom 10% of Iowa high schools and receiving the lowest possible 0-star rating.

BCLUW Middle School has maintained a strong academic record over the years, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 that may contribute to more personalized attention for students. The school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 43.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Choice Charter School, on the other hand, has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 3.49%, suggesting it may not be serving the most economically disadvantaged students.

While Choice Charter School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.8, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for its students. The school's proficiency rates range from 10% to 66.7% across different subject areas and grade levels, significantly below the state average. This highlights the importance of factors beyond just student-teacher ratio, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, in determining a school's academic performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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