Union Elementary School vs. Hope Elementary School
Should you attend Union Elementary School or Hope Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hope Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
115 students
137 students


% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#51 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85-89%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
≥95%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
16
11
Kindergarten Students
15
21
Grade 1 Students
10
9
Grade 2 Students
18
4
Grade 3 Students
11
15
Grade 4 Students
17
18
Grade 5 Students
17
14
Grade 6 Students
11
17
Grade 7 Students
-
12
Grade 8 Students
-
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a

n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a


% Hispanic
2%
n/a


% Black
n/a
n/a


% White
95%
100%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a


Diversity Score
0.10
0.00


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
20%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

