Union Academy
#102 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#2553 of 15,369 nationally
About Union Academy
Union Academy is a public middle located in Bartow, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 382 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 102nd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 382.
There are 9 schools in Bartow; Union Academy ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Union Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Union Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gibbons Street PK Center
Bartow · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 742 m away
Bartow Elementary Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students · 1.9 km away
Bartow Senior High School
Bartow · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,276 students · 2.3 km away
Bartow Middle School
Bartow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students · 2.4 km away
Floral Avenue Elementary School
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 2.6 km away
James E. Stephens Academy
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 3.9 km away
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students · 7.7 km away
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students · 8.4 km away
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 10 km away
Eagle Lake Elementary School
Eagle Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
A. L. Mebane Middle School
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385 students
Andover Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
379 students
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
Tarpon Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Fort Caroline Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
Grand Ridge School
Grand Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Academy a good school?
Union Academy has a Success Index (US) of 74.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #102 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Union Academy rank in Florida?
Union Academy ranks #102 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #2553 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Union Academy?
Union Academy had 382 students in 2025.
Is Union Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Union Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Union Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Union Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.