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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,120 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.
Public Schools in Union R-XI School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
3,120 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
0.17
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,944 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,091
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,944
$14,008
Best Union R-XI School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union R-XI School District?
Union R-XI School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,120 students.
What is the rank of Union R-XI School District?
Union R-XI School District is ranked #129 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?
91% of Union R-XI School District students are White, 5% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $12,944 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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