Serving 396 students in grades 6-8, Union Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Academy's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Academy's ranking?
Union Academy is ranked #812 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Union Academy often compared to?
Union Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, Bartow Elementary Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Union Academy?
396 students attend Union Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Union Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Academy?
Union Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Academy offer ?
Union Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Union Academy part of?
Union Academy is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
Union is a great school that prepares you with skills of organization, respect for everyone and every culture, and gets you ready for all years to come, wherever in the world you may be. Union is the best school I`ve ever been to.
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