Union Star R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 162 students in Union Star R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Union Star R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Union Star R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
155 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
11
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,142 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,383 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Union Star R-II School District?
Union Star R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 162 students.
What is the rank of Union Star R-II School District?
Union Star R-II School District is ranked #222 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Star R-II School District?
96% of Union Star R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Star R-II School District?
Union Star R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Union Star R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,383 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 162 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
