A+
Excellent
98/100

Union Primary

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 2945 Second Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 90% · Math 97% proficient · 95th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
830
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%95/100reading 93rd percentile, math 98th percentile among Virginia elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +60 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency90% (+13 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency97% (+16 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%98%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts94th percentile (list)
Low-income87%98%reading +24 pts, math +24 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2945 Second Avenue East
City Big Stone Gap
ZIP Code 24219
District 5104080
NCES School ID 510408001793
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24219

Understanding the community around Union Primary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,380
Per Capita Income $26,681
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $142,100
Median Rent $746
Owner-Occupied 64.8%
Renter-Occupied 35.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Union Primary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.3%
Two or More Races 5.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.3%
Black 2.8%
Asian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 830
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Union Primary?
Union Primary has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Union Primary?
Union Primary has 830 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Union Primary serve?
Union Primary serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Union Primary receive per student?
Union Primary receives $13,544 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Union Primary in 24219 ▼
Avg Home Value
$141,955
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
35.2%

Other Schools in 24219

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026