Waccamaw vs. Union Elementary School
Should you attend Waccamaw or Union 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
Waccamaw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
Serving 441 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 603 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
441 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#83 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
94
Grade 1 Students
39
126
Grade 2 Students
44
99
Grade 3 Students
41
102
Grade 4 Students
46
88
Grade 5 Students
53
94
Grade 6 Students
47
-
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
% Black
14%
9%
% White
59%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
