Top Rankings
Union R-XI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,142 students in Union R-XI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Union R-XI School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,142 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
230 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union R-XI School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
90%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,854 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,000
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,854
$13,908
Best Union R-XI School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaufort Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Hwy 50
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Union, MO 63084
(573) 484-3221
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Dell Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 Prairie Dell Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Union Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5855
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union R-XI School District?
Union R-XI School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,142 students.
What is the rank of Union R-XI School District?
Union R-XI School District is ranked #128 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union R-XI School District?
90% of Union R-XI School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union R-XI School District?
Union R-XI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Union R-XI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,854 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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