Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Union Attendance Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Union Attendance Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Union Attendance Center's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Union Attendance Center ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Union Attendance Center is 0.10, 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
#20 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
2%
47%
White
95%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Union Attendance Center's ranking?
West Union Attendance Center is ranked #20 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are West Union Attendance Center often compared to?
West Union Attendance Centeris often viewed alongside schools like East Union Attendance Center, Myrtle Attendance Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Union Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of West Union Attendance Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Union Attendance Center?
659 students attend West Union Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Union Attendance Center students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Union Attendance Center?
West Union Attendance Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Union Attendance Center offer ?
West Union Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is West Union Attendance Center part of?
West Union Attendance Center is part of Union Co School District.
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