Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Park School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Union Park School's student population of 731 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Park School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Park School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Park School's ranking?
Union Park School is ranked #97 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Union Park School often compared to?
Union Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Union Park School?
731 students attend Union Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Union Park School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Park School?
Union Park School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Park School offer ?
Union Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Union Park School part of?
Union Park School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Union Park School located?
Union Park School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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