Union Springs Middle School

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Union Springs Middle School ranks 729 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Union Springs Middle School is a public middle school serving 172 students in grades 6-8 in Union Springs, New York, which is part of the Union Springs Central School District. The school has consistently performed above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 37.5% to 58.82% in ELA and 35.19% to 58.33% in Math across grades 6-8.

However, the school's performance for special education students has been inconsistent, ranking 91st out of 1,139 New York middle schools in 2018-2019 but then dropping to 1,305th out of 1,307 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students has been relatively low, ranking in the bottom half of New York middle schools in recent years. The school's overall ranking has also declined, dropping from 270th out of 1,242 New York middle schools in 2020-2021 to 729th out of 1,504 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars out of 5.

Compared to nearby schools, Union Springs Middle School generally outperforms schools like Clyde-Savannah Junior High School and Geneva Middle School in academic assessments and Regents exams. However, schools like Skaneateles Middle School, which is ranked 121st out of 1,504 New York middle schools, significantly outperform Union Springs Middle School across various metrics.

Detail:

Public 6-8

239 Cayuga St
Union Springs, NY 13160

(315) 889-4112

District: Union Springs Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
729^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,135

Students who attend Union Springs Middle School usually attend:

High:

Union Springs High School

Feeder schools for Union Springs Middle School:

Elementary:

Andrew J Smith Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Springs Middle School ranks better than 51.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Springs Middle School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Union Springs Middle School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Springs Middle School is $7,135.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Springs Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Springs Middle School 729^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Union Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Union Springs Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Springs Central School District 269^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Springs Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Union Springs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	76.52	282^nd	1439	80.4%
2021	71.79	270^th	1242	78.3%
2022	59.84	521^st	1479	64.8%
2023	50.28	705^th	1500	53.0%
2024	49.37	729^th	1504	51.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Springs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.30	91^st	1139	92.0%
2023	13.65	1305^th	1307	0.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Springs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	70.19	268^th	1241	78.4%
2021	56.76	317^th	935	66.1%
2022	40.07	746^th	1306	42.9%
2023	40.19	764^th	1288	40.7%
2024	37.57	825^th	1296	36.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Union Springs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	76.26	277^th	1370	79.8%
2021	75.50	186^th	1066	82.6%
2022	59.73	519^th	1454	64.3%
2023	58.81	555^th	1463	62.1%
2024	52.87	655^th	1465	55.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Union Springs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	75.31	274^th	1366	79.9%
2021	61.50	323^rd	1071	69.8%
2022	59.22	490^th	1455	66.3%
2023	44.00	815^th	1464	44.3%
2024	47.68	728^th	1464	50.3%

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Rank History for White students at Union Springs Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	70.38	206^th	716	71.2%
2022	50.31	368^th	748	50.8%
2023	37.57	508^th	772	34.2%
2024	46.12	428^th	778	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Union Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	165	3	0	3	1	3	175
2018	214	4	1	14	4	2	239
2019	167	3	0	9	5	2	186
2020	165	3	0	12	2	3	185
2021	161	3	0	9	2	6	181
2022	159	2	0	9	1	6	177
2023	149	2	0	13	2	6	172
2024	153	1	0	11	2	4	171

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 Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	175	13.9	12.5	34.9
2018	239	14.0	17.0	34.7
2019	186	14.0	13.2	37.1
2020	185	25.0	7.4	37.3
2021	181	17.0	10.5	43.6
2022	177	21.1	8.3	44.6
2023	172	19.4	8.8	45.9
2024	171	18.5	9.2	40.9

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 Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	175	13.9	12.5	34.9
2018	239	14.0	17.0	34.7
2019	186	14.0	13.2	37.1
2020	185	25.0	7.4	37.3
2021	181	17.0	10.5	43.6
2022	177	21.1	8.3	44.6
2023	172	19.4	8.8	45.9
2024	171	18.5	9.2	40.9

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.

Immunization Rates

Union Springs Middle School

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Year	Completely Immunized	Medical Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella
2020	99.0%	0.0%	99.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Springs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$227 (1.5%)	$14,824 (98.5%)	$15,051
2020	$373 (2.8%)	$13,074 (97.2%)	$13,446
2021	$772 (6.9%)	$10,373 (93.1%)	$11,145
2022	$1,601 (11.5%)	$12,285 (88.5%)	$13,887
2023	$815 (11.4%)	$6,320 (88.6%)	$7,135

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Springs 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 282^nd of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 705^th of 1500 Middle schools	27.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Springs Middle School)	67	41.8	25.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Springs Central School District)	67	41.8	25.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Union Springs Middle School)	52	39.6	12.4%
6th Grade Math (Union Springs Central School District)	52	39.6	12.4%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Springs Middle School)	51	35.3	15.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Springs Central School District)	49	35.3	13.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (Union Springs Middle School)	81	49.1	31.9%
7th Grade Math (Union Springs Central School District)	76	49.1	26.9%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Springs Middle School)	46	52.2	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Springs Central School District)	42	51.1	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	55.2	7.2%
8th Grade Math (Union Springs Middle School)	64	40.4	23.6%
8th Grade Math (Union Springs Central School District)	59	39.6	19.4%
8th Grade Math (New York)	33	40.7	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	172	7.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	167	149	10.8%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.1%	45.9%	8.8%

Schools Near Union Springs Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					NY State Assessments Math (2024)					NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	239 Cayuga St	Union Springs	13160	Cayuga County	Union Springs Central School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 889-4112	171	19	9.2	40.9%	153 (89.5%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.3%)	49.4	729^th of 1504 public middle schools	51.5%		50.3	705^th of 1500 public middle schools	53.0%	24			83.3				37.5	44.1	58.8			35.2	58.3	56.0		28.6	99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	$7,135	$815	$6,320
Seneca Falls Middle School	Public	6-8	95 Troy St	Seneca Falls	13148	Seneca County	Seneca Falls Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 568-5500	271	32	8.4	49.1%	219 (80.8%)	5 (1.8%)	16 (5.9%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.0%)	29.3	1118^th of 1504 public middle schools	25.7%		26.5	1176^th of 1500 public middle schools	21.6%	58		100.0		100.0			23.2	36.3	45.3			33.7	55.1	10.4		26.9	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,146	$1,994	$13,152
Auburn Junior High School	Public	7-8	191 Franklin St	Auburn	13021	Cayuga County	Auburn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 255-8480	619	56	11.1	76.7%	461 (74.5%)	44 (7.1%)	27 (4.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (13.6%)	23.5	1237^th of 1504 public middle schools	17.8%		22	1259^th of 1500 public middle schools	16.1%	22		98.7		100.0				23.9	41.7				39.5	28.6		23.2	99.7	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$14,907	$1,454	$13,453
Waterloo Middle School	Public	6-8	65 Center St	Waterloo	13165	Seneca County	Waterloo Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 539-1540	347	35	9.9	57.9%	298 (85.9%)	13 (3.7%)	20 (5.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	14.8	1387^th of 1504 public middle schools	7.8%		16.3	1356^th of 1500 public middle schools	9.6%	31			96.0	96.0			28.1	23.6	24.4			25.9	33.0	13.6		15.1	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,117	$1,671	$14,447
Geneva Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Carter Rd	Geneva	14456	Ontario County	Geneva City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 781-0404	436	62	7.0	67.2%	167 (38.3%)	49 (11.2%)	153 (35.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (14.0%)	21.2	1283^rd of 1504 public middle schools	14.7%		23.7	1229^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.1%	54			89.2	100.0			27.1	40.0	36.5			20.9	40.0	19.6		14.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$16,456	$2,874	$13,582
Skaneateles Middle School	Public	6-8	35 East St	Skaneateles	13152	Onondaga County	Skaneateles Central School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 291-2241	277	32	8.6	15.2%	257 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	91.2	121^st of 1504 public middle schools	92.0%		93.1	95^th of 1500 public middle schools	93.7%	26		100.0		100.0			60.0	73.1	78.8			89.5	85.7	82.6		59.0	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	99.4	$16,716	$852	$15,864
Clyde-Savannah Junior High School	Public	7-9	215 Glasgow St	Clyde	14433	Wayne County	Clyde-Savannah Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 902-3200	192	16	12.0	63.5%	165 (85.9%)	6 (3.1%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	10.1	1432^nd of 1504 public middle schools	4.8%		9.3	1437^th of 1500 public middle schools	4.2%	5	40.0	90.0	48.0	73.7				22.9	26.7				19.1	21.2		5.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$18,343	$1,973	$16,370
Jordan-Elbridge Middle School	Public	3-8	9 N Chappell St	Jordan	13080	Onondaga County	Jordan-Elbridge Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 689-8520	413	38	10.8	42.1%	396 (95.9%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	23.1	1247^th of 1504 public middle schools	17.1%		29.4	1112^th of 1500 public middle schools	25.9%	135			100.0	100.0	34.5	45.6	33.3	32.4	40.0	59.5	59.5	32.0	37.7	8.3	32.1	23.1	97.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.5	$23,110	$631	$22,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Springs Middle School

What district is Union Springs Middle School in?

Union Springs Central School District

How many students attend Union Springs Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 171 students attended Union Springs Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Union Springs Middle School?

Students at Union Springs Middle School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Union Springs Middle School attend?

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

Is Union Springs Middle School a good school?

Union Springs Middle School ranks 729^th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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