Union Star School in Union Star, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Union Star School is a rural public school in Union Star, Missouri that is part of Union Star School District R2. It serves 157 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

157 Students

11 Teachers

6132 NW State Route Z

Union Star, MO 64494 View local requests

http://www.usr2.com

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Union Star School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Union Star School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 17, 2026

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