Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Union School's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union School's ranking?
Union School is ranked #479 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Union School often compared to?
Union Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Union School?
51 students attend Union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Union School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union School?
Union School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Union School offer ?
Union School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union School part of?
Union School is part of Union School District.
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