Serving 1,122 students in grades 8, Union 8th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union 8th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union 8th Grade Center's student population of 1,122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
1,122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Union 8th Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union 8th Grade Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
16%
8%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union 8th Grade Center's ranking?
Union 8th Grade Center is ranked #1261 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Union 8th Grade Center?
1,122 students attend Union 8th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Union 8th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union 8th Grade Center?
Union 8th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Union 8th Grade Center offer ?
Union 8th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Union 8th Grade Center part of?
Union 8th Grade Center is part of Union School District.
School Reviews
2 3/24/2020
This school is over run with bullies, and the administration does not care. They say they do, but they let the bullies do what they want and the good kids suffer. So much for putting a stop to this in Oklahoma.
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