For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 370 students in Union School District 5. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Union School District 5 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
370 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Union School District 5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
65%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
91%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,562 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,935 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,562
$18,279
Spending / Student
$17,935
$19,325
Best Union School District 5 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
166 W Dearborn St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5278
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Union High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Main St
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Union, OR 97883
(541) 562-5166
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Union School District 5?
Union School District 5 manages 2 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of Union School District 5?
Union School District 5 is ranked #71 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Union School District 5?
91% of Union School District 5 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union School District 5?
Union School District 5 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Union School District 5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,935 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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