Union Springs Elementary School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades Pre–K through 4, ranked in the bottom 50% statewide in 2023 with an overall state rank of #1108, showing a decline from #589 in 2010.
Math proficiency was reported at 6–9%, reading proficiency at 23%, and science proficiency at 5%, all lower than the state average in recent years; math proficiency notably declined from 35% in 2019 to 7% in 2022.
Enrollment remained stable near 537 students with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1; minority enrollment was high at 99%, with 65% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served a majority Black (not Hispanic) student body (412 of 537), with Hispanic students numbering 117; demographic composition showed no major shifts reported over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Union Springs Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Union Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Springs Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
77%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Union Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Union Springs Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Union Springs Elementary School?
537 students attend Union Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Union Springs Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Springs Elementary School?
Union Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Springs Elementary School offer ?
Union Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Springs Elementary School part of?
Union Springs Elementary School is part of Bullock County School District.
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