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 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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
430 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
34
113
Grade 1 Students
48
96
Grade 2 Students
42
107
Grade 3 Students
45
84
Grade 4 Students
50
94
Grade 5 Students
40
77
Grade 6 Students
60
-
Grade 7 Students
56
-
Grade 8 Students
55
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
20%
17%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
60%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
