Union School

173 School St.
Unionville, CT 06085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Union School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in CT
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Union School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Union School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#77 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
30%
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Black
5%
12%
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White
60%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Union School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Union School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Union School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union School's ranking?
Union School is ranked #77 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Union School often compared to?
Union Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West District School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Union School?
318 students attend Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Union School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union School?
Union School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Union School offer ?
Union School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union School part of?
Union School is part of Farmington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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