Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Hill Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Hill Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3885 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
11%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Union Hill Elementary School is ranked #3885 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Union Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Union Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nevada City School Of The Arts, Magnolia Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Union Hill Elementary School?
541 students attend Union Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Union Hill Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Hill Elementary School?
Union Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Union Hill Elementary School offer ?
Union Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Union Hill Elementary School part of?
Union Hill Elementary School is part of Union Hill Elementary School District.
School Reviews
2 7/10/2008
The quality of Union Hill's academic programs are average. The facilities are not very good. The bathrooms are usually very dirty, and they have an excuse for a library. Their are only a few parents involved in the school. In my opinion, Union hill is not a very good school.
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