Union Grove Elementary

Summary:

Union Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Gladewater, Texas, serving 406 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Gladewater Independent School District, which is ranked 197 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Union Grove Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 50% of Texas elementary schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is higher than nearby schools like Sabine Elementary and Weldon Elementary, which are rated 2-3 stars. Union Grove also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.6, compared to 14.3-15.9 at surrounding schools, and spends more per student ($10,016) than many of its neighbors.

However, Union Grove Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. This racial imbalance could indicate potential issues with equity and access. Additionally, over half (51.23%) of Union Grove's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school may need to address socioeconomic challenges faced by its students. While Union Grove outperforms some local schools, it could learn from the practices of higher-ranked districts like Spring Hill Independent School District, which has stronger overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10920 Union Grove Rd
       Gladewater, TX  75647-1447


(903) 845-3481

District: Union Grove Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1860th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,016 Help


Students who attend Union Grove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Union Grove J H
High:    Union Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Hispanic:
12.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union Grove Elementary ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Grove Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Grove Elementary is $10,016.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Grove Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Union Grove Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Union Grove Independent School District (Isd) 197th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Grove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.43 1200th 3465 65.4%
2005 63.64 1339th 3475 61.5%
2006 58.03 1635th 3476 53.0%
2007 46.65 2380th 3724 36.1%
2008 60.59 1624th 3768 56.9%
2009 62.16 1596th 3884 58.9%
2010 70.23 1099th 3937 72.1%
2011 79.30 529th 4095 87.1%
2012 50.93 2222nd 4206 47.2%
2013 70.84 1135th 4221 73.1%
2014 80.36 703rd 4260 83.5%
2015 70.24 1256th 4320 70.9%
2016 71.06 1204th 4286 71.9%
2017 61.32 1424th 4329 67.1%
2018 69.90 1037th 4359 76.2%
2019 67.14 1188th 4479 73.5%
2021 67.42 1240th 4578 72.9%
2022 75.34 933rd 4581 79.6%
2023 61.41 1539th 4647 66.9%
2024 55.14 1860th 4675 60.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.01 3269th 4086 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.72 1056th 4264 75.2%
2019 69.96 814th 4309 81.1%
2021 59.45 1433rd 4451 67.8%
2022 74.07 693rd 4477 84.5%
2023 54.73 1853rd 4521 59.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 1299th 4306 69.8%
2019 67.20 1144th 4348 73.7%
2021 64.29 1301st 4499 71.1%
2022 83.28 554th 4561 87.9%
2023 73.73 944th 4588 79.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.96 1097th 3106 64.7%
2019 62.53 1339th 3184 57.9%
2021 82.79 102nd 3006 96.6%
2022 71.26 686th 2958 76.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.51 1419th 4240 66.5%
2019 58.18 1441st 4295 66.4%
2021 49.34 1884th 4331 56.5%
2022 60.39 1393rd 4461 68.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.21 886th 4319 79.5%
2019 63.21 1311th 4357 69.9%
2021 67.76 1163rd 4498 74.1%
2022 67.74 1209th 4563 73.5%
2023 49.10 2209th 4585 51.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.49 3256th 4188 22.3%
2021 44.45 2283rd 4329 47.3%
2022 42.19 2616th 4376 40.2%
2023 29.79 3389th 4401 23.0%
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Rank History for White students at Union Grove Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 1484th 3127 52.5%
2019 50.21 1601st 3142 49.0%
2021 47.27 1595th 3082 48.2%
2022 60.05 1162nd 3082 62.3%
2023 41.93 1946th 3106 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Union Grove Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 344 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 323 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 335 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 332 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 309 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 306 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 356 4 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 356 4 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 335 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 386 3 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 372 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 358 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 361 9 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 371 5 2 10 7 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 371 5 2 10 7 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 352 7 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 329 6 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 374 11 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 334 8 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2008 315 3 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 306 4 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2010 323 3 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 338
2011 266 4 2 69 2 1 4 0 348
2012 310 1 3 23 1 1 10 0 349
2013 386 1 2 26 1 1 12 0 429
2014 390 1 2 34 1 1 10 0 439
2015 397 0 2 35 2 1 8 0 445
2016 370 0 1 33 2 1 9 0 416
2017 379 0 1 31 1 0 14 0 426
2018 373 3 0 19 1 0 9 0 405
2019 367 5 0 28 1 1 9 0 411
2020 341 9 0 35 4 0 7 0 396
2021 321 5 0 36 1 0 12 0 375
2022 329 2 0 31 3 1 12 0 378
2023 337 2 0 50 4 1 12 0 406

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 Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 n/a n/a n/a
1990 330 21.0 15.7 n/a
1991 340 20.7 16.4 n/a
1992 339 21.8 15.5 25.1
1993 314 22.0 14.3 46.2
1994 317 23.0 13.8 19.6
1995 366 27.2 13.5 24.3
1996 366 27.2 13.5 24.3
1997 346 26.2 13.2 17.3
1998 399 25.6 15.6 22.3
1999 381 27.4 13.9 34.6
2000 372 26.4 14.1 35.2
2001 390 25.9 15.1 33.3
2002 395 27.2 14.5 42.5
2003 395 27.2 14.5 42.5
2004 379 27.0 14.0 45.1
2005 351 27.7 12.7 40.7
2006 401 28.7 14.0 39.7
2007 350 25.5 13.7 35.1
2008 324 25.7 12.6 32.1
2009 318 25.5 12.5 32.7
2010 338 25.7 13.1 44.4
2011 348 25.7 13.5 44.3
2012 349 24.7 14.1 46.7
2013 429 27.9 15.3 46.2
2014 439 28.5 15.3 49.2
2015 445 29.0 15.3 47
2016 416 29.0 14.3 39.9
2017 426 28.7 14.8 49.1
2018 405 28.6 14.1 45.9
2019 411 28.6 14.3 50.6
2020 396 29.4 13.4 44.9
2021 375 29.4 12.7 49.3
2022 378 28.5 13.2 43.4
2023 406 29.6 13.6 51.2

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 Grove Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 n/a n/a n/a
1990 330 21.0 15.7 n/a
1991 340 20.7 16.4 n/a
1992 339 21.8 15.5 25.1
1993 314 22.0 14.3 46.2
1994 317 23.0 13.8 19.6
1995 366 27.2 13.5 24.3
1996 366 27.2 13.5 24.3
1997 346 26.2 13.2 17.3
1998 399 25.6 15.6 22.3
1999 381 27.4 13.9 34.6
2000 372 26.4 14.1 35.2
2001 390 25.9 15.1 33.3
2002 395 27.2 14.5 42.5
2003 395 27.2 14.5 42.5
2004 379 27.0 14.0 45.1
2005 351 27.7 12.7 40.7
2006 401 28.7 14.0 39.7
2007 350 25.5 13.7 35.1
2008 324 25.7 12.6 32.1
2009 318 25.5 12.5 32.7
2010 338 25.7 13.1 44.4
2011 348 25.7 13.5 44.3
2012 349 24.7 14.1 46.7
2013 429 27.9 15.3 46.2
2014 439 28.5 15.3 49.2
2015 445 29.0 15.3 47
2016 416 29.0 14.3 39.9
2017 426 28.7 14.8 49.1
2018 405 28.6 14.1 45.9
2019 411 28.6 14.3 50.6
2020 396 29.4 13.4 44.9
2021 375 29.4 12.7 49.3
2022 378 28.5 13.2 43.4
2023 406 29.6 13.6 51.2

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 Grove Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,095 (12.5%) $7,697 (87.5%) $8,792
2020 $1,034 (10.8%) $8,503 (89.2%) $9,537
2021 $1,050 (10.5%) $8,966 (89.5%) $10,016

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Grove Elementary

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 1188th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1539th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Union Grove Elementary)6051
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))6051
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary)6044
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))6044
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Union Grove Elementary)4646
   4th Grade Reading (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))4646
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary)3544
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Union Grove Elementary)6254
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))6254
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary)7346
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))7346
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Union Grove Elementary)5542
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))5542
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Union Grove Elementary)3975
 36%
   6th Grade Reading (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))3975
 36%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Elementary)5259
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Union Grove Independent School District (Isd))5259
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411406
 1.2%
African American52
 60%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian00
Hispanic2850
 78.6%
Pacific Islander11
White367337
 8.2%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%51.2%
 0.6%


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Union Grove Elementary ranks 1860th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Union Grove J H
High : Union Grove High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Union Grove Elementary.

Students at Union Grove Elementary are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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

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