Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Union Heights Elementary School's student population of 304 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Heights Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
81%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Union Heights Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Union Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Witt Elementary School, John Hay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union Heights Elementary School?
304 students attend Union Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Union Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Heights Elementary School?
Union Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Heights Elementary School offer ?
Union Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Heights Elementary School part of?
Union Heights Elementary School is part of Hamblen County School District.
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