Summary:
Union Area School District has one middle school, Union Area Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has maintained a consistent 3-4 star performance rating over the past few years, with strengths in science and English language arts, but challenges in math proficiency compared to district and state averages. With a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, the school may need to address the unique needs of its student population to improve overall academic outcomes.
Union Area Middle School's PSSA test scores show that science proficiency rates are above the district and state averages across all grades, while English language arts (ELA) proficiency is above the state average in 6th and 7th grades, but below in 8th grade. However, math proficiency rates lag behind both the district and state averages. The school's 4-star rating in 2022-2023 and 3-star rating in 2023-2024 indicate it has been able to maintain a certain level of quality and effectiveness, despite these academic challenges.
With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 and the district spending $18,107 per student, which is higher than the state average, Union Area School District appears to have the resources to support its students. By focusing on improving math instruction and addressing the needs of its predominantly low-income student population, Union Area Middle School may be able to enhance its overall academic performance and better prepare its students for future success.
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