Union City Community Schools

The Union City Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mixed performance across the district, with the Union City Middle School standing out as a relative bright spot, while the Union City Elementary School and Union City High School face more significant challenges.

The Union City Middle School outperformed the district and state averages in several academic areas, including 5th grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science. It also had a relatively high PSAT proficiency rate in 8th grade English Language Arts. In contrast, the elementary and high schools struggled to meet state proficiency levels in multiple subject areas, particularly in math and science.

Across the district, the schools faced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.5% in 2023-2024, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools served a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.44% at the high school to 67.62% at the elementary school. Despite the relatively high spending per student, the academic outcomes suggest that the allocation and utilization of these resources may need to be examined to address the performance gaps and chronic absenteeism concerns within the Union City Community Schools district.