Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Cross Traditional Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Cross Traditional Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Union Cross Traditional Academy's student population of 527 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Union Cross Traditional Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Cross Traditional Academy is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2211 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
21%
25%
White
34%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Cross Traditional Academy's ranking?
Union Cross Traditional Academy is ranked #2211 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Union Cross Traditional Academy often compared to?
Union Cross Traditional Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Caleb's Creek Elementary School, Smith Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Union Cross Traditional Academy?
527 students attend Union Cross Traditional Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Union Cross Traditional Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Cross Traditional Academy?
Union Cross Traditional Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Cross Traditional Academy offer ?
Union Cross Traditional Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Cross Traditional Academy part of?
Union Cross Traditional Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.
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