Union Heights Elementary

Summary:

Union Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Morristown, Tennessee, serving 304 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hamblen County school district.

Union Heights Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.59%) compared to nearby schools like Manley Elementary (62.42%) and Fairview Marguerite (26.12%). Academically, the school outperforms the state and county in mathematics proficiency but underperforms in English Language Arts and Science. Female students and white students have outperformed other subgroups, while students with special needs and low socioeconomic status have struggled. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 308 out of 983 Tennessee elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 545 out of 1008 in 2023-2024, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating.

When compared to other schools in the Hamblen County district, Manley Elementary and Russellville Elementary consistently outperform Union Heights in academic proficiency, while Fairview Marguerite and Hillcrest Elementary, with more diverse student populations, underperform Union Heights. Despite its relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, Union Heights Elementary's declining performance suggests the need for improvement to ensure the academic success of all its students.


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Public PK, KG-5

 3366 Tornado TRL
       Morristown, TN  37813


(423) 586-1502

District: Hamblen County

SchoolDigger Rank:
541st of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Union Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    East Ridge Middle School
High:    Morristown East High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Union Heights Elementary ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Union Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Heights Elementary 541st of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Union Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hamblen County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamblen County 58th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Union Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 48.29 441st 809 45.5%
2011 43.80 513th 818 37.3%
2012 31.08 639th 820 22.1%
2013 55.44 463rd 846 45.3%
2014 56.65 347th 853 59.3%
2015 54.90 406th 855 52.5%
2017 23.68 554th 646 14.2%
2018 54.79 387th 997 61.2%
2019 48.85 452nd 985 54.1%
2021 60.00 308th 983 68.7%
2022 56.36 378th 1000 62.2%
2023 45.29 543rd 1020 46.8%
2024 45.38 541st 1018 46.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.40 285th 369 22.8%
2024 39.68 319th 582 45.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.43 405th 877 53.8%
2019 47.47 406th 821 50.5%
2021 63.23 197th 823 76.1%
2022 59.04 266th 858 69.0%
2023 35.66 574th 865 33.6%
2024 26.70 688th 853 19.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Union Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.83 302nd 926 67.4%
2021 56.71 333rd 945 64.8%
2022 50.00 446th 975 54.3%
2023 49.17 473rd 989 52.2%
2024 52.00 424th 990 57.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.03 567th 916 38.1%
2021 57.50 318th 941 66.2%
2022 58.86 314th 980 68.0%
2023 40.03 593rd 987 39.9%
2024 37.58 618th 991 37.6%
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Rank History for White students at Union Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.57 432nd 841 48.6%
2019 41.97 452nd 812 44.3%
2021 55.20 305th 844 63.9%
2022 49.02 381st 844 54.9%
2023 39.01 517th 852 39.3%
2024 42.97 468th 847 44.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, 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.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 90 315
1989 230 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 233
1990 230 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1991 232 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1992 242 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 265 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 241 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 296 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 296 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 297 4 0 15 0 n/a n/a -6 310
1998 273 17 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 268 8 0 12 0 n/a n/a 1 289
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 294 294
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 268 268
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 267 267
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 248 248
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 268 268
2006 257 8 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 290 7 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 264 7 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 252 13 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 262 13 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2011 260 8 1 22 0 0 9 0 300
2012 264 7 1 34 0 0 9 0 315
2013 244 3 0 31 0 0 6 0 284
2014 247 4 0 34 0 0 11 0 296
2015 254 8 0 30 0 0 10 0 302
2016 238 6 0 21 0 0 11 0 276
2017 235 6 2 23 0 0 9 0 275
2018 245 4 2 19 1 0 14 0 285
2019 241 3 1 22 0 0 19 0 286
2020 246 3 0 28 0 0 18 0 295
2021 220 3 0 30 0 0 15 0 268
2022 234 4 0 34 0 0 12 0 284
2023 245 2 0 41 0 0 16 0 304

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 16.0 19.6 n/a
1989 233 14.0 16.6 n/a
1990 232 14.0 16.5 n/a
1991 234 15.0 15.6 n/a
1992 244 15.0 16.2 n/a
1993 277 15.0 18.5 n/a
1994 253 15.0 16.9 n/a
1995 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1996 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1997 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 289 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 294 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 268 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 267 n/a n/a n/a
2003 267 n/a n/a n/a
2004 248 n/a n/a n/a
2005 268 n/a n/a n/a
2006 272 17.0 16.0 n/a
2007 311 16.0 19.4 51.4
2008 290 18.4 15.8 59
2009 284 18.5 15.4 55.6
2010 294 17.2 17.0 57.8
2011 300 17.4 17.2 60
2012 315 19.0 16.5 59.7
2013 284 18.0 15.7 60.9
2014 296 19.0 15.5 64.2
2015 302 18.0 16.7 62.9
2016 276 19.0 14.5 61.6
2017 275 17.3 15.8 n/a
2018 285 17.4 16.3 n/a
2019 286 20.0 14.3 n/a
2020 295 19.4 15.2 51.9
2021 268 21.1 12.6 n/a
2022 284 21.6 13.1 n/a
2023 304 20.6 14.7 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 Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 16.0 19.6 n/a
1989 233 14.0 16.6 n/a
1990 232 14.0 16.5 n/a
1991 234 15.0 15.6 n/a
1992 244 15.0 16.2 n/a
1993 277 15.0 18.5 n/a
1994 253 15.0 16.9 n/a
1995 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1996 315 17.0 18.5 n/a
1997 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 297 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 289 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 294 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 268 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 267 n/a n/a n/a
2003 267 n/a n/a n/a
2004 248 n/a n/a n/a
2005 268 n/a n/a n/a
2006 272 17.0 16.0 n/a
2007 311 16.0 19.4 51.4
2008 290 18.4 15.8 59
2009 284 18.5 15.4 55.6
2010 294 17.2 17.0 57.8
2011 300 17.4 17.2 60
2012 315 19.0 16.5 59.7
2013 284 18.0 15.7 60.9
2014 296 19.0 15.5 64.2
2015 302 18.0 16.7 62.9
2016 276 19.0 14.5 61.6
2017 275 17.3 15.8 n/a
2018 285 17.4 16.3 n/a
2019 286 20.0 14.3 n/a
2020 295 19.4 15.2 51.9
2021 268 21.1 12.6 n/a
2022 284 21.6 13.1 n/a
2023 304 20.6 14.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $585 (5.8%) $8,772 (87.0%) $10,081
2020 $538 (5.2%) $9,005 (87.8%) $10,261
2021 $854 (7.3%) $10,012 (85.8%) $11,669
2022 $1,642 (13.3%) $9,857 (80.1%) $12,304
2023 $1,162 (9.7%) $9,897 (82.9%) $11,942

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 452nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 543rd of 1020 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Heights Elementary)75.740
 35.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)48.642.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Heights Elementary)35.140
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)38.341.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Heights Elementary)35.757.5
 21.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)38.346
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Heights Elementary)26.235
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)29.442.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Heights Elementary)35.137.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamblen County)44.942
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Heights Elementary)35.133.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamblen County)36.239.4
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Union Heights Elementary)46.344.4
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamblen County)37.739.8
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union Heights Elementary)32.436.1
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamblen County)30.736.3
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286304
 6.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2241
 86.4%
Pacific Islander00
White241245
 1.7%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%


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Union Heights Elementary ranks 541st of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Union Heights Elementary are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Union Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Ridge Middle School
High : Morristown East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Union Heights Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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