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Union Academy
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1795 E Wabash St,
Bartow, FL
Polk County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Stephen Scheloske
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Niche Grade
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
10%
State Average
20%
Science
6%
State Average
23%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
404:1
Student Diversity
Female
54%
Male
46%
White
50.5%
Hispanic
24%
Black
19.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
3%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/15/2021
This school is alright in the learning category but is TERRIBLE for conditions, the children are disrespectful and loud, but one thing that is really bad is that the teachers are terrible all they do is assign work and make the kids do it and then give them a ton of homework that isn't even related to the classwork.- Anonymous.
8/2/2016
they are all over the school keeping a close eye
2/9/2015
Very advanced and helped me a lot in preparing for high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/9/2025
Uncovered that state complaints and another parent underwent a due process this year because their child was placed under a Baker Act due to not receiving services on their IEP. I spoke with many teachers and others at the District level for Polk, and they all steered us away from this school if you...
3/25/2023
This school has helped me, but the teachers teach very fast and won't stay on one subject. They'd give us a week to learn two things. Some people are slow learners. I will leave this school and go to a different state this summer. Hopefully this new school I am going to will be better at cooperating...
6/28/2016
My daughter has had 6th grade there and now going to 7th grade and I liked it there a lot for her and she only had a few thing we had problems with but being it was here 6th grade yr , all 6th graders have that time they are adjusting to in the begin of yr but once she was fully adjusted she was set...
5/13/2012
Better of the rest of schools in Bartow. It lacks the ability to grow with technology. I have 3 daughters 17, 15, abd 11, both my 17 and 15yo did the same curriculum all 3 years they attended Union. I ams sure my 5th grader will also. It has good teacher, but the curriculum needs to get the kids mor...
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Union Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Bartow, FL, in the Bartow neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Union Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $292,732. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summerlin Academy, Davenport High School, Bartow Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Bartow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Union Academy.