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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 166 students in Union Star R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
166 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union Star R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,657 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,012 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,657
$15,190
Spending / Student
$15,012
$14,008
Best Union Star R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Star High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Union Star Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6132 Nw State Rte Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
6132 Nw State Route Z
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Union Star, MO 64494
(816) 593-2294
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union Star R-II School District?
Union Star R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 166 students.
What is the rank of Union Star R-II School District?
Union Star R-II School District is ranked #257 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
93% of Union Star R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $15,012 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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