Serving 2,241 students in grades 6-7, Union 6th-7th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 2,241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union 6th-7th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union 6th-7th Grade Center's student population of 2,241 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
2,241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union 6th-7th Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union 6th-7th Grade Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
15%
8%
White
22%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union 6th-7th Grade Center's ranking?
Union 6th-7th Grade Center is ranked #1135 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Union 6th-7th Grade Center?
2,241 students attend Union 6th-7th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Union 6th-7th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union 6th-7th Grade Center?
Union 6th-7th Grade Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union 6th-7th Grade Center offer ?
Union 6th-7th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Union 6th-7th Grade Center part of?
Union 6th-7th Grade Center is part of Union School District.
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