Union City Middle School

Summary:

Union City Middle School is a public middle school serving 276 students in grades 5-8 in Union City, Michigan, which is part of the Coldwater Community Schools district.

While Union City Middle School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages across most subjects and grade levels. However, the school does perform better than the Coldwater Community Schools district average, suggesting it may be one of the stronger performing schools in the district. Notably, the school has shown strong performance for its special education and low-income student populations, ranking 38th and 137th out of Michigan middle schools in these categories, respectively, in recent years. Unfortunately, Union City Middle School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.7% in 2019-2020 to 32.8% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Union City Middle School generally performs better academically than the struggling Battle Creek Public Schools district (e.g., Springfield Middle School and Northwestern Middle School), but lags behind higher-performing districts like Lakeview School District and Marshall Public Schools. Additionally, Union City Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.77%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 435 Saint Joseph St
       Union City, MI  49094-1242


(517) 741-5381

District: Union City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
366th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,685 Help


Students who attend Union City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Union City High School

Feeder schools for Union City Middle School:

Elementary:    Union City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.8%
Two or more races:
9.1%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Union City Middle School ranks better than 59.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (88.8%), two or more races (9.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union City Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union City Middle School is $15,685.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union City Middle School 366th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Union City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Union City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union City Community Schools 346th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Union City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.16 601st 806 25.4%
2007 46.83 572nd 823 30.5%
2008 63.81 369th 839 56.0%
2009 69.85 286th 847 66.2%
2010 62.54 427th 851 49.8%
2011 55.10 502nd 858 41.5%
2012 41.98 563rd 900 37.4%
2013 60.26 342nd 919 62.8%
2014 63.85 310th 921 66.3%
2015 70.24 221st 919 76.0%
2016 59.48 334th 894 62.6%
2017 47.92 374th 821 54.4%
2018 51.00 427th 838 49.0%
2019 45.01 414th 792 47.7%
2021 55.08 249th 675 63.1%
2022 46.96 379th 776 51.2%
2023 60.21 283rd 883 68.0%
2024 52.84 366th 897 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 234th 377 37.9%
2023 70.16 38th 199 80.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 273rd 815 66.5%
2019 55.90 264th 672 60.7%
2021 69.27 101st 523 80.7%
2022 57.52 241st 691 65.1%
2023 72.43 137th 825 83.4%
2024 60.68 255th 836 69.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Union City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.36 369th 794 53.5%
2019 40.16 383rd 658 41.8%
2021 51.13 199th 521 61.8%
2022 50.99 267th 657 59.4%
2023 57.02 264th 770 65.7%
2024 49.46 329th 771 57.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Union City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.00 427th 797 46.4%
2019 41.82 357th 639 44.1%
2021 60.48 165th 540 69.4%
2022 36.47 403rd 658 38.8%
2023 55.27 290th 776 62.6%
2024 48.01 374th 786 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at Union City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.52 438th 678 35.4%
2019 32.78 422nd 624 32.4%
2021 49.48 253rd 577 56.2%
2022 36.90 390th 638 38.9%
2023 49.99 300th 688 56.4%
2024 41.57 378th 701 46.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1989 344 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 366 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 387 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 402 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 413 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1994 437 0 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 421 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 421 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1997 427 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 402 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 426 0 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 414 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 366 0 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 406 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 406 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 400 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2005 395 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 386 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 357 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2008 348 6 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 356
2009 320 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 322 7 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2011 337 1 1 6 1 0 4 0 350
2012 343 1 0 2 1 0 6 0 353
2013 343 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 354
2014 320 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 329
2015 318 0 0 5 2 0 6 0 331
2016 306 0 0 6 2 1 10 0 325
2017 328 2 0 6 1 2 5 0 344
2018 337 1 0 4 0 1 5 0 348
2019 323 1 0 5 0 1 6 0 336
2020 326 1 0 6 0 0 11 0 344
2021 298 2 1 5 0 0 16 0 322
2022 266 1 1 4 0 0 20 0 292
2023 245 1 1 4 0 0 25 0 276

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 City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 n/a n/a n/a
1989 349 n/a n/a 19.5
1990 372 24.0 15.5 13.7
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a 25.2
1993 419 n/a 0.0 26.5
1994 442 22.8 19.4 28.3
1995 425 17.5 24.3 26.6
1996 425 17.5 24.3 26.6
1997 435 24.0 18.1 29.2
1998 411 25.0 16.4 34.5
1999 436 25.0 17.4 35.1
2000 420 29.0 14.5 50.5
2001 377 28.0 13.5 47.7
2002 414 23.9 17.3 38.6
2003 414 23.9 17.3 38.6
2004 403 21.7 18.6 42.2
2005 399 21.4 18.6 42.4
2006 393 23.7 16.6 42.2
2007 365 22.6 16.2 42.7
2008 356 21.4 16.6 43.8
2009 330 21.6 15.3 48.2
2010 333 17.8 18.6 59.5
2011 350 17.8 19.5 57.7
2012 353 18.6 18.8 57.2
2013 354 19.1 18.4 57.3
2014 329 18.7 17.5 57.1
2015 331 19.0 17.4 56.8
2016 325 19.0 17.1 54.8
2017 344 19.5 17.6 54.1
2018 348 21.3 16.3 59.2
2019 336 19.5 17.2 56.8
2020 344 19.8 17.3 63.4
2021 322 18.3 17.5 63
2022 292 18.2 16.0 60.3
2023 276 18.7 14.7 62.3

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 City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 344 n/a n/a n/a
1989 349 n/a n/a 19.5
1990 372 24.0 15.5 13.7
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a 25.2
1993 419 n/a 0.0 26.5
1994 442 22.8 19.4 28.3
1995 425 17.5 24.3 26.6
1996 425 17.5 24.3 26.6
1997 435 24.0 18.1 29.2
1998 411 25.0 16.4 34.5
1999 436 25.0 17.4 35.1
2000 420 29.0 14.5 50.5
2001 377 28.0 13.5 47.7
2002 414 23.9 17.3 38.6
2003 414 23.9 17.3 38.6
2004 403 21.7 18.6 42.2
2005 399 21.4 18.6 42.4
2006 393 23.7 16.6 42.2
2007 365 22.6 16.2 42.7
2008 356 21.4 16.6 43.8
2009 330 21.6 15.3 48.2
2010 333 17.8 18.6 59.5
2011 350 17.8 19.5 57.7
2012 353 18.6 18.8 57.2
2013 354 19.1 18.4 57.3
2014 329 18.7 17.5 57.1
2015 331 19.0 17.4 56.8
2016 325 19.0 17.1 54.8
2017 344 19.5 17.6 54.1
2018 348 21.3 16.3 59.2
2019 336 19.5 17.2 56.8
2020 344 19.8 17.3 63.4
2021 322 18.3 17.5 63
2022 292 18.2 16.0 60.3
2023 276 18.7 14.7 62.3

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 City Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $614 (5.8%) $9,902 (94.2%) $10,516
2020 $702 (6.7%) $9,725 (93.3%) $10,427
2021 $1,375 (11.9%) $10,167 (88.1%) $11,542
2022 $2,088 (14.9%) $11,920 (85.1%) $14,007
2023 $1,227 (7.8%) $14,458 (92.2%) $15,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Union City 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 414th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 283rd of 883 Middle schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)36.836.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Community Schools)36.836.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Union City Middle School)23.528.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Union City Community Schools)23.528.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Union City Middle School)916.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Union City Community Schools)916.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)52.539.7
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Community Schools)52.539.7
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Union City Middle School)45.620.3
 25.3%
   6th Grade Math (Union City Community Schools)45.620.3
 25.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)3426.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Community Schools)3426.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Union City Middle School)26.826.3
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Union City Community Schools)26.826.3
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Union City Middle School)22.636.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Union City Community Schools)22.636.3
 13.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)5660.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Community Schools)5660.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union City Middle School)28.655.7
 27.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Union City Community Schools)28.655.7
 27.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336276
 17.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White323245
 24.1%
Two or More Races625
 316.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%62.3%
 5.5%


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Students at Union City Middle School are 89% White, 9% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Union City Middle School.

Union City Middle School ranks 366th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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