on September 24, 2026

NU remains steady on state report card

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette

North Union Local Schools received an overall rating of 3.5 stars for this year’s state report card, which is the same score from 2025 despite growth in two categories.

Superintendent Justin Ufferman explained that, since the overall star rating relies on complex formulas, significant gains in individual categories don’t always trigger a shift in overall score.

“The state report card provides a helpful high-level snapshot, but it certainly doesn’t tell the whole story of North Union,” Ufferman said in an email.

The district made 1…

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