Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
South Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Union Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Union Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend South Union Elementary School?
442 students attend South Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of South Union Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Union Elementary School?
South Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Union Elementary School offer ?
South Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Union Elementary School part of?
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