Union Middle School

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Union Middle School ranks 47 th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Union Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Union, Mississippi, with a student population of 278 and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7. The school is part of the Union Public School District, which is ranked 3 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 50.6% to 64.5%, compared to the state average of 39.7% to 51.7%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 54.7% to 80.9%, compared to the state average of 51.8% to 57.2%. This strong academic performance is particularly impressive given that 100% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In contrast to the more diverse nearby schools, such as Lake Middle School and N H Pilate Middle School, Union Middle School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students (76.98% in 2022-2023) and a smaller percentage of African American students (19.78% in 2022-2023). Additionally, the school's spending per student of $7,281 in the 2018-2019 school year is lower than the nearby Lake Middle School ($7,628) and N H Pilate Middle School ($10,630), but higher than the state average.

Detail:

Public 5-8

115 James St
Union, MS 39365

(601) 774-5303

District: Union Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,376

Students who attend Union Middle School usually attend:

High:

Union High School

Feeder schools for Union Middle School:

Elementary:

Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 278

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

African American:

19.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Middle School ranks better than 82.2% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.57. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), African American (19.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Union Middle School employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Middle School is $9,376.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Union Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Union Middle School 47^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Union Middle School in the ranking list.)

Union Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Public School District 3^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2010	78.83	41^st	255	83.9%
2011	77.94	44^th	264	83.3%
2012	73.98	60^th	270	77.8%
2013	62.27	104^th	269	61.3%
2014	78.60	41^st	264	84.5%
2015	87.17	27^th	266	89.8%
2016	88.08	22^nd	260	91.5%
2017	85.19	29^th	272	89.3%
2018	82.01	42^nd	252	83.3%
2019	74.30	62^nd	264	76.5%
2021	87.64	24^th	257	90.7%
2022	79.48	42^nd	257	83.7%
2023	87.64	24^th	243	90.1%
2024	79.57	47^th	264	82.2%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2009	207	75	0	2	2	0	286
2010	230	71	0	1	1	1	304
2011	234	62	0	1	0	1	298
2012	231	58	0	2	2	0	293
2013	248	64	0	1	0	1	314
2014	259	56	0	1	1	2	319
2015	260	66	0	1	2	0	329
2016	274	80	2	0	5	3	364
2017	267	72	2	0	3	8	352
2018	270	71	3	0	1	10	355
2019	244	67	4	0	3	6	324
2020	234	67	4	0	2	5	312
2021	194	73	3	0	2	6	278
2022	195	58	0	0	1	6	260
2023	214	55	1	0	0	8	278

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	286	20.1	14.2	60.1
2010	304	18.8	16.1	59.9
2011	298	18.7	15.8	59.7
2012	293	17.9	16.3	61.4
2013	314	18.9	16.5	62.1
2014	319	20.0	15.9	60.5
2015	329	20.0	16.4	62.6
2016	364	24.0	15.1	64.6
2017	352	23.0	15.3	64.2
2018	355	24.3	14.5	62.3
2019	324	22.6	14.3	73.1
2020	312	21.8	14.2	72.4
2021	278	20.6	13.4	98.9
2022	260	20.7	12.5	98.8
2023	278	20.2	13.7	100

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	286	20.1	14.2	60.1
2010	304	18.8	16.1	59.9
2011	298	18.7	15.8	59.7
2012	293	17.9	16.3	61.4
2013	314	18.9	16.5	62.1
2014	319	20.0	15.9	60.5
2015	329	20.0	16.4	62.6
2016	364	24.0	15.1	64.6
2017	352	23.0	15.3	64.2
2018	355	24.3	14.5	62.3
2019	324	22.6	14.3	73.1
2020	312	21.8	14.2	72.4
2021	278	20.6	13.4	98.9
2022	260	20.7	12.5	98.8
2023	278	20.2	13.7	100

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 Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$6,423
2018	$7,281
2019	$7,873
2020	$8,784
2021	$9,560
2022	$9,376

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 264 Middle schools	Ranks 24^th of 243 Middle schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle School)	50.7	59	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Public School District)	50.7	59	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle School)	65.7	43.9	21.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Union Public School District)	65.7	43.9	21.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Union Middle School)	68.5	69.7	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Union Public School District)	68.5	69.7	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle School)	49.4	54	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Public School District)	49.4	54	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle School)	54.6	80.2	25.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Public School District)	54.6	80.2	25.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle School)	52.4	49.2	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Public School District)	52.4	49.2	3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	39	40.2	1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle School)	67.9	64.6	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Public School District)	67.9	64.6	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.1	55.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle School)	47.8	64.1	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Public School District)	47.8	64.1	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	35.5	40.5	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle School)	50	70.1	20.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union Public School District)	50	70.1	20.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	44.8	46.1	1.3%
8th Grade Science (Union Middle School)	42.3	70.1	27.8%
8th Grade Science (Union Public School District)	42.3	70.1	27.8%
8th Grade Science (Mississippi)	52.7	53.3	0.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	324	278	14.2%
African American	67	55	17.9%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	214	12.3%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	100%	26.9%

Schools Near Union Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Union Middle School	Public	5-8	115 James St	Union	39365	Neshoba County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 774-5303	278	20	13.7	100.0%	214 (77.0%)	55 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	79.6	47^th of 264 public middle schools	82.2%		87.6	24^th of 243 public middle schools	90.1%	23	64.5	55.1	55.9	50.6	59.2	80.9	74.7	54.7		73.7	62.7	$9,376
Neshoba Central Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 St. Francis Drive	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Neshoba County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-4636	702	47	14.9	99.6%	413 (58.8%)	124 (17.7%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.1%)	81 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.3%)	91.1	14^th of 264 public middle schools	94.7%		90.5	16^th of 243 public middle schools	93.4%	2		51.4	58.8	59.2		76.8	82.0	88.4			77.6	$9,056
Choctaw Central Middle School	Public	7-8	150 Recreation Rd	Choctaw	39350	Neshoba County	Choctaw Central Middle School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 663-7777	205	17	11.9	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	205 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
N H Pilate Middle School	Public	6-8	531 E. Church Street	Newton	39345	Newton County	Newton Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 683-3926	179	21	8.7	100.0%	3 (1.7%)	163 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.7%)	34	174^th of 264 public middle schools	34.1%		44.1	129^th of 243 public middle schools	46.9%	45		21.1	23.5	30.9		24.7	66.7	60.0			52.7	$15,148
West Lauderdale Middle School	Public	5-8	9916A West Lauderdale Road	Collinsville	39325	Lauderdale County	Lauderdale County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 737-8689	525	39	13.5	99.4%	419 (79.8%)	80 (15.2%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	87.3	26^th of 264 public middle schools	90.2%		91.8	10^th of 243 public middle schools	95.9%	16	65.5	52.8	64.8	61.9	62.0	69.2	70.7	71.3		81.1	74.7	$9,244
Lake Middle School	Public	5-8	1770 East Scott Road	Lake	39092	Scott County	Scott County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 775-3614	244	17	14.0	100.0%	120 (49.2%)	112 (45.9%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	79.7	46^th of 264 public middle schools	82.6%		80.1	42^nd of 243 public middle schools	82.7%	4	50.0	55.9	44.1	55.7	55.0	69.5	66.2	67.6	100.0	85.0	69.0	$9,692

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Middle School

What district is Union Middle School in?

Union Public School District

What high school do graduates of Union Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Union Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Union Middle School.

Is Union Middle School a good school?

Union Middle School ranks 47^th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Union Middle School?

Students at Union Middle School are 77% White, 20% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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