The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Math. The lowest is 15% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Union City Es
Union City Elementary School serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in a single building that functions as the primary school for the town. Because the district is small, students move on to a separate high school after completing eighth grade, but for the elementary and middle school years, this is the only public school option within Union City Public Schools.
The school is small, with an enrollment that reflects the scale of the rural community it serves. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic population and a smaller share of students who identify as two or more races. Black students make up a very small portion of enrollment. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as information on students with disabilities and English learners, was not available. A parent who wants to understand the level of economic need or the extent of specialized support programs should ask the school directly.
Academically, the state assessment results from the most recent testing year show proficiency rates that are below the midpoint among districts in Canadian County, when measured across all tested subjects and grades. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above varied by grade, with figures in the lower end of the range for most elementary grades and a somewhat higher rate for eighth graders. In English language arts, proficiency rates were similarly modest across grades three through eight, with one grade's results suppressed by the state, likely due to small group sizes. Science results for both fifth and eighth grades were also suppressed, so no conclusion can be drawn about science performance. A parent should note that the state adjusted its cut scores for math and English language arts in this testing year, which makes direct year-over-year comparisons unreliable. The pattern across the available data suggests that the school is working with students who, collectively, are not reaching proficiency goals at the same rate as many of their peers in other Canadian County districts. This is a point parents may want to explore further with the school to understand what academic interventions and supports are in place.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and the transition to high school happens after eighth grade within the same district. Union City itself is a small, rural town that has grown steadily over recent decades, partly because of its position within commuting distance of Oklahoma City. The local economy remains tied to agriculture, and no large new employers were identified in publicly available information. Housing values in the area are comparable to the state average and below the national figure, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a typical home is moderate relative to national income levels.
The school is not a charter school, and its Title I status was not reported in the data. Information on discipline rates, course access, staffing levels, and chronic absenteeism was not available, so a parent who cares about those dimensions will need to get that information from the district.
For a family considering this school, the core picture is a small, rural elementary and middle school with a student body that is mostly white and where academic proficiency on state tests is below the county average. The town has a quiet, agricultural character with a long history and steady population growth, but limited local employment. The school's small size means that class sizes are modest by grade level, and the single-building setup may offer a close-knit feel. The academic results are the central soft spot, and they warrant a direct conversation with the school about what improvement efforts are underway.
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