Union County Middle School

Summary:

Union County Middle School is a public middle school in Liberty, Indiana, serving 277 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Franklin County Community School Corp, which is ranked 162 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Union County Middle School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.7%, its academic performance lags behind state and district averages. Only 34.47% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 43.52% and the state's 41.1-42.6%. The school's Math proficiency rate of 27.1% is also lower than nearby schools like Franklin County Middle School (26%) and Dennis Middle School (9.95%). Additionally, Union County Middle School has a high percentage of students (48.01%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, Union County Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.39%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Test Intermediate School (64.04% white) and Dennis Middle School (59.8% white). This lack of racial diversity may be a concern for the school community. Despite these challenges, Union County Middle School's spending per student is in line with the surrounding schools, ranging from $8,777 to $10,023 over the past few years.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 488 Sr 44 E
       Liberty, IN  47353


(765) 458-7438

District: Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,374 Help


Students who attend Union County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Union County High School

Feeder schools for Union County Middle School:

Elementary:    College Corner Union Elementary School
    Liberty Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union County Middle School ranks worse than 55.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union County Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Union County Middle School employs 20 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union County Middle School is $9,374.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Union County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Union County Middle School 271st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Union County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District 155th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.98 130th 222 41.4%
2005 63.31 134th 370 63.8%
2006 50.96 225th 375 40.0%
2007 54.39 207th 382 45.8%
2008 59.69 165th 392 57.9%
2009 56.97 191st 423 54.8%
2010 65.75 148th 428 65.4%
2011 70.56 119th 451 73.6%
2012 73.41 90th 447 79.9%
2013 69.86 118th 444 73.4%
2014 78.35 65th 470 86.2%
2015 75.61 88th 485 81.9%
2016 71.26 119th 494 75.9%
2017 71.90 117th 472 75.2%
2018 72.60 124th 473 73.8%
2019 63.00 171st 470 63.6%
2021 56.65 200th 483 58.6%
2022 70.61 132nd 490 73.1%
2023 60.50 178th 489 63.6%
2024 45.46 271st 485 44.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Union County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 281 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 260 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 261 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1992 276 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 281 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 259 1 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1995 386 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 388
1996 386 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 388
1997 392 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 394
1998 374 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 355 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 380 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 437 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 437 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 431 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 435 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 405 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 382 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 6 392
2008 350 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 9 360
2009 343 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 13 358
2010 389 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 9 401
2011 383 0 0 2 0 0 10 0 395
2012 384 0 2 3 0 0 7 0 396
2013 337 0 4 3 1 1 9 0 355
2014 331 1 4 4 0 1 6 0 347
2015 327 1 2 1 1 1 8 0 341
2016 339 1 0 2 2 2 7 0 353
2017 337 2 1 4 2 2 2 0 350
2018 321 1 1 5 1 2 5 0 336
2019 298 1 2 7 1 0 8 0 317
2020 289 1 1 6 1 1 10 0 309
2021 263 2 1 7 1 1 8 0 283
2022 263 1 0 7 1 1 5 0 278
2023 267 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 15.0 18.1 0
1989 284 15.0 18.9 0
1990 264 14.9 17.7 10.6
1991 262 14.2 18.4 12.2
1992 277 14.9 18.5 13.4
1993 286 14.2 20.1 21
1994 265 13.9 19.1 19.2
1995 388 20.9 18.6 20.2
1996 388 20.9 18.6 20.2
1997 394 19.8 19.9 19.6
1998 374 19.7 19.0 22.5
1999 350 19.8 17.7 30.3
2000 356 21.0 17.0 25.3
2001 381 22.2 17.2 30.2
2002 438 24.6 17.8 39
2003 438 24.6 17.8 39
2004 432 25.1 17.2 34.3
2005 438 25.7 17.0 33.3
2006 409 25.8 15.9 31.1
2007 392 n/a n/a 37
2008 360 20.9 17.2 36.2
2009 358 20.9 17.1 37.7
2010 401 20.6 19.4 47.2
2011 395 24.0 16.4 49.6
2012 396 21.5 18.4 51.3
2013 355 20.0 17.7 45.9
2014 347 19.0 18.2 49.6
2015 341 19.0 17.9 44.9
2016 353 19.0 18.5 45.6
2017 350 20.8 16.8 44.6
2018 336 21.9 15.3 46.7
2019 317 24.0 13.2 47
2020 309 17.0 18.1 55.3
2021 283 20.7 13.6 54.4
2022 278 17.5 15.8 53.6
2023 277 20.0 13.8 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 15.0 18.1 0
1989 284 15.0 18.9 0
1990 264 14.9 17.7 10.6
1991 262 14.2 18.4 12.2
1992 277 14.9 18.5 13.4
1993 286 14.2 20.1 21
1994 265 13.9 19.1 19.2
1995 388 20.9 18.6 20.2
1996 388 20.9 18.6 20.2
1997 394 19.8 19.9 19.6
1998 374 19.7 19.0 22.5
1999 350 19.8 17.7 30.3
2000 356 21.0 17.0 25.3
2001 381 22.2 17.2 30.2
2002 438 24.6 17.8 39
2003 438 24.6 17.8 39
2004 432 25.1 17.2 34.3
2005 438 25.7 17.0 33.3
2006 409 25.8 15.9 31.1
2007 392 n/a n/a 37
2008 360 20.9 17.2 36.2
2009 358 20.9 17.1 37.7
2010 401 20.6 19.4 47.2
2011 395 24.0 16.4 49.6
2012 396 21.5 18.4 51.3
2013 355 20.0 17.7 45.9
2014 347 19.0 18.2 49.6
2015 341 19.0 17.9 44.9
2016 353 19.0 18.5 45.6
2017 350 20.8 16.8 44.6
2018 336 21.9 15.3 46.7
2019 317 24.0 13.2 47
2020 309 17.0 18.1 55.3
2021 283 20.7 13.6 54.4
2022 278 17.5 15.8 53.6
2023 277 20.0 13.8 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $50 (0.6%) $8,727 (99.4%) $8,777
2020 $55 (0.6%) $8,790 (99.4%) $8,846
2021 $470 (4.7%) $9,554 (95.3%) $10,023
2022 $433 (4.6%) $8,940 (95.4%) $9,374

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 178th of 489 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union County Middle School)51.230.4
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)51.230.4
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Union County Middle School)54.939.2
 15.7%
   6th Grade Math (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)54.939.2
 15.7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Union County Middle School)48.826.5
 22.3%
   6th Grade Science (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)48.826.5
 22.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union County Middle School)46.643.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)46.643.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Union County Middle School)4430.8
 13.2%
   7th Grade Math (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)4430.8
 13.2%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union County Middle School)5157.1
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)5157.1
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Union County Middle School)46.142.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)46.142.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317277
 12.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White298267
 10.4%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%48%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Union County Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Union County Middle School.

Students who attend Union County Middle School usually go on to attend Union County High School

Union County Middle School ranks 271st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Union County Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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