Serving 22 students in grades 6-12, Union Juvenile Residential Facility ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
41%
21%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Union Juvenile Residential Facility?
22 students attend Union Juvenile Residential Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Union Juvenile Residential Facility students are White, and 41% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Juvenile Residential Facility?
Union Juvenile Residential Facility has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Union Juvenile Residential Facility offer ?
Union Juvenile Residential Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Juvenile Residential Facility part of?
Union Juvenile Residential Facility is part of Union School District.
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