Union School Corporation

The Union School Corporation in Indiana operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 high schools (with 1 alternative high school), and no middle schools. The district as a whole is ranked 308 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools, Union Junior & High School stands out with the highest statewide ranking, a 96.9% four-year graduation rate, and strong test scores that exceed the district and state averages. Similarly, Union Elementary School has the highest test scores in the district, with over 20% proficiency in English Language Arts and 27.91% proficiency in math, significantly higher than the district averages. In contrast, the virtual Indiana Digital Junior and High School, Indiana Digital Elementary, and Indiana Digital Alternative School struggle with lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may play a significant role in student outcomes, with the schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations generally performing worse. Additionally, the smaller schools, like Union Junior & High School and Union Elementary School, appear to have better student-teacher ratios and higher performance, indicating the potential benefits of a smaller school environment.