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Union City Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 949 students in Union City Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Union City Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
949 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union City Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
94%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,434 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,806
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,434
$23,146
Best Union City Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Concord Street
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7673
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7673
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Union City Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Concord Street
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7673
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7673
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91 Miles Street
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7611
Union City, PA 16438
(814) 438-7611
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union City Area School District?
Union City Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of Union City Area School District?
Union City Area School District is ranked #297 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (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 Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union City Area School District?
94% of Union City Area School District students are White, 3% 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 City Area School District?
Union City Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Union City Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,434 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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