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Union Gap School

3201 4th Street
Yakima, WA 98903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Union Gap School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Union Gap School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Union Gap School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Union Gap School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Gap School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1124 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40%
41%
47%
53%
40-44%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
83%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Gap School's ranking?
Union Gap School is ranked #1124 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Union Gap School?
570 students attend Union Gap School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Union Gap School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Gap School?
Union Gap School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Union Gap School offer ?
Union Gap School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Gap School part of?
Union Gap School is part of Union Gap School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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