Summary:
The 49094 zip code area is home to three schools operated by the Union City Community Schools district: Union City Elementary School, Union City High School, and Union City Middle School. While the middle school stands out as a relative bright spot, the elementary and high school face more significant challenges, particularly in academic performance and student engagement.
Union City Middle School is the top performer in the district, ranking 366 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performed well on state assessments, with over 40% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science. In contrast, Union City Elementary School struggled academically, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. Union City High School also had lower proficiency rates than the state averages on the SAT Math assessment, with only 17.5% of 11th graders proficient or better.
Across all three schools, socioeconomic challenges are evident, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 62.32% to 70.82%. This may contribute to the academic performance issues observed, as research has shown a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Additionally, the district faces attendance concerns, with Union City High School having a chronic absenteeism rate of 40.5%. Addressing these attendance and socioeconomic factors could be key priorities for the district moving forward.
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