Union Elementary School vs. Waccamaw
Should you attend Union Elementary School or Waccamaw? 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 North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Waccamaw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Waccamaw ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
571 students
430 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#788 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
113
34
Grade 1 Students
96
48
Grade 2 Students
107
42
Grade 3 Students
84
45
Grade 4 Students
94
50
Grade 5 Students
77
40
Grade 6 Students
-
60
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
67%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
