Is Union Day School a good school?

Union Day School ranks 552 nd of 1505 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union Day School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Union Day School.

What is the racial makeup of Union Day School?

Students at Union Day School are 62% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Union Day School

Summary:

Union Day School is a public charter school located in Weddington, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 10th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading.

Union Day School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 40% to 69.2%, outpacing the state's 46.9% to 62.7%. Similarly, in reading, Union Day School's proficiency rates ranged from 48.2% to 66.2%, compared to the state's 48.4% to 52.8%. The school's performance in science and end-of-course exams, such as Biology, English II, and Math I/III, also exceeds the state's averages. Additionally, Union Day School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.9 to 23.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools like TMSA Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy, and Charlotte Lab School.

While Union Day School's overall academic performance is strong, the school's racial composition has seen some changes over the past three years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students. When compared to nearby charter schools like Socrates Academy, Union Academy, and Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail, Union Day School's performance is generally on par with or exceeds these schools. However, the school may benefit from identifying and addressing any specific areas where student performance could be further improved, such as in 6th and 8th grade mathematics and Math I end-of-course exams.

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Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

3000 Tilley Morris Road
Weddington, NC 28104

(704) 256-1494

District: Union Day School

SchoolDigger Rank:
552^nd of 1,505 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

12.3%

African American:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Day School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Union Day School ranks better than 54% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (12.3%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Day School is 15.9. (See more...)

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SchoolDigger ranks Union Day School 552^nd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Union Day School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Union Day School 365^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Union Day School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	58.29	612^th	1473	58.5%
2021	76.68	292^nd	1489	80.4%
2022	72.16	369^th	1514	75.6%
2023	70.25	403^rd	1502	73.2%
2024	61.48	552^nd	1505	63.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.77	358^th	1437	75.1%
2024	46.53	791^st	1450	45.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	47.40	794^th	1405	43.5%
2019	56.45	621^st	1424	56.4%
2021	71.12	355^th	1440	75.3%
2022	73.14	328^th	1458	77.5%
2023	71.20	370^th	1459	74.6%
2024	58.35	571^st	1455	60.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	56.71	617^th	1413	56.3%
2019	59.44	552^nd	1430	61.4%
2021	79.04	251^st	1444	82.6%
2022	67.05	436^th	1464	70.2%
2023	67.51	419^th	1461	71.3%
2024	61.85	531^st	1464	63.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.45	379^th	915	58.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	23.22	1020^th	1178	13.4%
2019	36.16	833^rd	1183	29.6%
2021	57.09	479^th	1172	59.1%
2022	49.01	626^th	1194	47.6%
2023	53.52	565^th	1183	52.2%
2024	47.57	647^th	1166	44.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	69.89	200^th	741	73.0%
2022	67.12	225^th	786	71.4%
2023	73.54	175^th	784	77.7%
2024	52.54	365^th	793	54.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.43	194^th	473	59.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.74	153^rd	735	79.2%
2024	34.60	507^th	743	31.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	68.01	198^th	706	72.0%
2022	76.58	152^nd	733	79.3%
2023	71.47	178^th	731	75.6%
2024	49.58	363^rd	738	50.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	69.09	193^rd	711	72.9%
2022	55.56	316^th	748	57.8%
2023	70.75	184^th	747	75.4%
2024	52.59	336^th	751	55.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.70	319^th	560	43.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.64	343^rd	564	39.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Union Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	49.92	298^th	632	52.8%
2022	53.19	290^th	658	55.9%
2023	55.13	276^th	656	57.9%
2024	41.33	396^th	652	39.3%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

New administration lacks integrity. Students are just a number and they just care about enrollment numbers going up, not the child’s education. The teachers are great, but unfortunately that is not enough. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Union Day School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	213	16	36	16	0	6	287
2018	285	28	64	25	0	19	421
2019	338	36	78	36	5	21	514
2020	289	29	51	53	2	26	450
2021	371	42	55	73	2	32	575
2022	478	60	59	66	3	36	702
2023	344	65	41	68	3	31	552

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

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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 Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	287	17.4	16.4	5.6
2018	421	25.0	16.8	2.6
2019	514	23.7	21.6	2.5
2020	450	31.6	14.2	n/a
2021	575	26.7	21.4	n/a
2022	702	30.2	23.1	n/a
2023	552	34.5	15.9	n/a

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 Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	287	17.4	16.4	5.6
2018	421	25.0	16.8	2.6
2019	514	23.7	21.6	2.5
2020	450	31.6	14.2	n/a
2021	575	26.7	21.4	n/a
2022	702	30.2	23.1	n/a
2023	552	34.5	15.9	n/a

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Day School

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 612^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 403^rd of 1502 Elementary schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Day School)	64.5	62.3	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Union Day School)	71	58.3	12.7%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Day School)	68.7	75.8	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Union Day School)	70.1	66.1	4%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Day School)	52.4	67.6	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Union Day School)	63.5	51.5	12%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Union Day School)	49.2	61.8	12.6%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	514	552	7.4%
African American	36	65	80.6%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	78	41	47.4%
Hispanic	36	68	88.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	338	344	1.8%
Two or More Races	21	31	47.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Day School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	3000 Tilley Morris Road	Weddington	28104	Union County	Union Day School	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 256-1494	552	35	15.9		344 (62.3%)	65 (11.8%)	68 (12.3%)	41 (7.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.6%)								(n/a)	52.6	80.0	21.1	83.3	56.1	69.2	68.9	46.2	53.6	40.0	56.1	66.2	54.1	55.1	48.2	56.7	62.3	66.7
Socrates Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	3909 Weddington Rd	Matthews	28105	Mecklenburg County	Socrates Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 321-1711	864	57	15.2		441 (51.0%)	115 (13.3%)	110 (12.7%)	132 (15.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (7.4%)								(n/a)	87.1	90.6	70.0	64.7	85.0	91.0	76.5	87.2	84.7	81.6	70.0	79.0	72.5	80.8	75.0	79.3	75.5	89.7
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	2324 Younts Rd	Indian Trail	28079	Union County	Union Preparatory Academy at Indian Trai	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 893-3607	1,060	67	15.7	39.0%	553 (52.2%)	210 (19.8%)	201 (19.0%)	17 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.0%)								(n/a)		85.1	40.4		68.7	61.5	71.7	74.8	52.7	49.0	54.8	56.4	61.7	64.3	64.3	65.4	73.3	73.1
Queen's Grant Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6400 Matthews Mint Hill Road	Mint Hill	28227	Mecklenburg County	Queen's Grant Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 573-6611	1,331	48	27.6	38.2%	631 (47.4%)	330 (24.8%)	204 (15.3%)	29 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (10.2%)								(n/a)	36.4	64.5	19.0	40.3	70.2	51.7	61.9	55.3	57.0	40.5	63.1	56.2	56.0	50.6	65.1	58.3	84.5	63.1
Union Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	675 North ML King Jr Blvd	Monroe	28110	Union County	Union Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(704) 238-8883	2,129	124	17.1		1,464 (68.8%)	217 (10.2%)	287 (13.5%)	36 (1.7%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	115 (5.4%)								(n/a)	79.6	89.6	70.7	88.5	76.2	72.8	70.9	71.1	77.6	69.5	58.1	70.5	53.6	58.8	60.3	64.4	68.2	80.3
Charlotte Lab School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2045 Suttle Avenue	Charlotte	28208	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte Lab School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 464-3830	991	64	15.4	33.7%	346 (34.9%)	401 (40.5%)	140 (14.1%)	14 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (8.8%)								(n/a)	33.3	60.7	19.3	42.6	37.8	24.1	40.0	31.4	32.8	52.5	53.3	31.3	48.8	35.3	52.2	58.3	58.8	78.3
Metro School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	405 S Davidson St	Charlotte	28202	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-5450	218	34	6.4	73.4%	40 (18.3%)	98 (45.0%)	59 (27.1%)	17 (7.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)								(n/a)																			$33,839	$4,305	$29,534
Sugar Creek Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4101 N Tryon Street	Charlotte	28206	Mecklenburg County	Sugar Creek Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 509-5470	1,588	54	29.5	96.5%	2 (0.1%)	1,298 (81.7%)	240 (15.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (2.5%)								(n/a)	48.7	70.4	28.8	38.4	51.0	42.2	47.9	47.2	50.0	40.7	37.5	46.8	41.0	51.4	61.8	53.3	62.4	80.7
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	5833 Millhaven Lane	Charlotte	28269	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-0680	79	20	4.0	96.2%	16 (20.3%)	49 (62.0%)	11 (13.9%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)															10.0				$60,725	$16,356	$44,369
Jackson Day School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1209 Little Rock Rd	Charlotte	28214	Mecklenburg County	Jackson Day School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(704) 391-5516	817	50	16.2		359 (43.9%)	251 (30.7%)	87 (10.6%)	27 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (11.1%)								(n/a)	52.2	66.1	41.0	59.6	77.8	69.1	74.4	66.3	40.8	50.0	63.9	73.5	68.3	68.5	58.6	57.1	76.8	75.7

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