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School Report CardHigh SchoolUnion City

Union City High School

Obion County, Tennessee

A
Exemplary

4.9 / 5.0

A4.9 / 5.0
Exemplary

High School · 2023-24

Overall Performance Summary

Union City High School earned an overall grade of A with a score of 4.9 out of 5.0, placing it among the upper half of high schools in Obion County. The school ranks #3 out of 10 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.5.

This exemplary rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Union City High School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAExcellentAAbove AverageBExcellentA

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

30% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

10% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
A 30%
B 10%
A 10%

The final score of 4.9 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 53.6% of students at Union City High School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (High) at 63.7%, while Social Studies (High) at 46.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (High): 56.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (High): 48.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Science (High): 63.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (High): 46.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Union City High School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Numeracy

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

2.0
of 5.0

Approaching expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 52.8% of all students at Union City High School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Among economically disadvantaged students, the rate was 42.2%, representing a 10.6 percentage point gap that warrants attention.

All Students
52.8%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Economically Disadvantaged
42.2%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

College & Career Readiness

Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.

College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Union City High School reports a ready graduate rate of 46.9%.

Overall Rate
75.5%

Strong performance

ACT Ready
46.9%

Moderate performance

Postsecondary
48.0

Reported metric

Industry Cert
17.3%

Area for improvement

Military Ready
10.2%

Area for improvement

How Does Union City High School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Obion County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 4.9, Union City High School is above the Obion County average of 3.5 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 10 schools in Obion County, this school holds the #3 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Union City High School’s performance data.

What grade did Union City High School receive?
Union City High School received an overall grade of A (Exemplary) with a score of 4.9 out of 5.0 for the 2023-24 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness indicators.
How does Union City High School compare to other Obion County schools?
Union City High School ranks #3 out of 10 schools in Obion County. The county average score is 3.5, and Union City High School’s score of 4.9 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Union City High School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Union City High School’s average growth score of 3.3 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Union City High School above or below the state average?
Union City High School’s score of 4.9 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Union City High School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (High) at 63.7%, while the lowest is in Social Studies (High) at 46.1%. Across all 4 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 53.6%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year