Middle Schools in Union Hill Elementary

Union Hill Elementary district in Grass Valley, California, is served by one middle school, Union Hill Middle, which educates students in grades 7 and 8.

This school shows clear academic strengths, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, where student proficiency rates exceed both the Union Hill Elementary district and California state averages. Its 8th graders excel in ELA, and the school maintains an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.5%, far below the troubling state average, indicating a strong, supportive school culture. However, overall mathematics performance is an area for attention, as it lags slightly behind both comparison groups.

While Union Hill Middle delivers solid results, its statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating. This trend is noteworthy because it occurs even as the school maintains its high performance in core subjects and attendance, suggesting increased competition or changes in measurement. For families, the school represents a stable option with notable successes in fostering student attendance and achievement in key subjects.