Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Union Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Grove Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Union Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Grove Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#1720 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
82%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Union Grove Elementary School is ranked #1720 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Union Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Union Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gladewater Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Union Grove Elementary School?
385 students attend Union Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Union Grove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Grove Elementary School?
Union Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Grove Elementary School offer ?
Union Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Union Grove Elementary School part of?
Union Grove Elementary School is part of Union Grove Independent School District.
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