Summary:
Union City Community Schools has only one elementary school, Union City Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. The school is located in Union City, Michigan, a small community in the south-central part of the state. Based on the available data, Union City Elementary School faces some academic and demographic challenges compared to state averages.
Union City Elementary School has an enrollment of 353 students, with a racial makeup of 86.12% White, 5.1% Hispanic, and 7.93% two or more races. The school has a high rate of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 70.82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Math are generally below the state averages, suggesting a need for improvement in instructional practices and student support. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.3%, which can negatively impact student learning and progress.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,773, its academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 848th out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 and 1,083rd out of 1,344 in 2021-2022. This variability indicates that the school may need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student success more effectively. Overall, Union City Community Schools and its sole elementary school face a range of challenges that will require a comprehensive approach to address and improve student outcomes.
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