North Union Middle School

Summary:

North Union Middle School is a public middle school located in Richwood, Ohio, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 365 students. The school is part of the Buckeye Valley Local School District, which is ranked 315 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Union Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.3% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 62.1%. The school also has a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school performs well for certain student subgroups, such as special education students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 30-40% of Ohio middle schools in these categories.

While North Union Middle School is a high-performing school, it has seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 33.3% in 2021-2022. This is an area of concern that the school should monitor and address. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Benjamin Logan Middle School and River Valley Middle School, North Union Middle School generally outperforms in terms of test scores and student group performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12555 Mulvane Rd
       Richwood, OH  43344-9703


(740) 943-2369

District: North Union Local School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,193 Help


Students who attend North Union Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Union High School

Feeder schools for North Union Middle School:

Elementary:    North Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Union Middle School ranks better than 70.9% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.32. (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 (96.3%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Union Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Union Middle School is $12,193.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Union Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Union Middle School 304th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See North Union Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Union Local School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Union Local School District 315th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Union Middle School

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Rank History for all students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.87 242nd 400 39.5%
2005 65.85 252nd 692 63.6%
2006 56.54 407th 732 44.4%
2007 67.34 317th 837 62.1%
2008 72.20 251st 835 69.9%
2009 69.22 316th 858 63.2%
2010 70.22 326th 895 63.6%
2011 68.92 359th 925 61.2%
2012 73.38 281st 989 71.6%
2013 73.01 289th 1001 71.1%
2014 78.04 170th 1008 83.1%
2015 55.64 531st 1035 48.7%
2016 65.47 408th 1050 61.1%
2017 65.10 415th 1038 60.0%
2018 60.02 459th 1010 54.6%
2019 67.48 370th 1050 64.8%
2021 68.37 347th 1037 66.5%
2022 71.03 306th 1017 69.9%
2023 77.07 239th 1048 77.2%
2024 71.32 304th 1046 70.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.68 281st 590 52.4%
2024 58.63 154th 563 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.80 545th 924 41.0%
2019 59.10 414th 945 56.2%
2021 49.67 486th 923 47.3%
2022 64.64 300th 947 68.3%
2023 72.33 216th 974 77.8%
2024 68.80 290th 989 70.7%
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Rank History for Female students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.04 388th 897 56.7%
2019 69.57 321st 917 65.0%
2021 67.21 307th 910 66.3%
2022 69.80 286th 925 69.1%
2023 74.41 228th 943 75.8%
2024 67.07 325th 942 65.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.96 384th 643 40.3%
2019 70.98 93rd 658 85.9%
2021 35.62 358th 576 37.8%
2022 43.22 284th 565 49.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 16th 521 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.91 493rd 916 46.2%
2019 61.22 389th 933 58.3%
2021 61.32 367th 924 60.3%
2022 66.57 304th 946 67.9%
2023 76.19 203rd 963 78.9%
2024 70.24 278th 958 71.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.57 465th 781 40.5%
2019 56.81 371st 796 53.4%
2021 53.49 388th 781 50.3%
2022 58.43 345th 809 57.4%
2023 67.63 260th 805 67.7%
2024 60.41 319th 795 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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Enrollment information for North Union Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1990 229 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1991 347 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 336 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 353 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1994 360 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 325 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 325 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1997 319 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1998 337 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 324 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 313 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 305 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 338 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 343
2003 338 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 343
2004 347 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 352
2005 350 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 358
2006 350 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 359
2007 358 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 3 367
2008 360 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 1 367
2009 358 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 364
2010 352 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 1 361
2011 344 3 1 2 0 0 7 0 357
2012 344 3 2 2 0 0 7 0 358
2013 338 1 2 1 0 0 7 0 349
2014 338 1 4 3 0 0 6 0 352
2015 357 1 2 4 0 0 6 0 370
2016 325 2 3 6 0 0 4 0 340
2017 334 1 2 4 0 0 3 0 344
2018 352 1 1 6 0 0 4 0 364
2019 346 1 2 4 0 0 6 0 359
2020 352 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 358
2021 344 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 350
2022 350 1 0 2 0 2 6 0 361
2023 353 1 0 3 0 2 6 0 365
2024 343 0 0 5 0 2 6 0 356

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 North Union Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 16.0 14.0 0
1989 214 16.0 13.3 n/a
1990 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1991 350 18.0 19.4 n/a
1992 340 19.0 17.8 13.5
1993 357 18.0 19.8 13.7
1994 362 21.0 17.2 12.7
1995 329 21.0 15.7 12.2
1996 329 21.0 15.7 12.2
1997 322 21.0 15.3 7.8
1998 339 22.0 15.4 9.7
1999 329 20.0 16.5 16.7
2000 317 20.0 15.9 19.2
2001 306 20.0 15.3 15.4
2002 343 20.0 17.2 15.9
2003 343 20.0 17.2 15.9
2004 352 23.0 15.3 18.6
2005 358 19.6 18.3 16.7
2006 359 20.4 17.6 23.6
2007 367 20.5 17.9 33.8
2008 367 20.0 18.4 n/a
2009 364 18.5 19.7 33.1
2010 361 18.5 19.5 48.6
2011 357 17.5 20.4 48.5
2012 358 18.5 19.3 44.4
2013 349 19.5 17.8 38.4
2014 352 18.1 19.4 40.6
2015 370 n/a n/a 42.7
2016 340 22.0 15.4 47.9
2017 344 21.0 16.3 45.6
2018 364 19.0 19.1 45.3
2019 359 19.0 18.8 40.7
2020 358 20.0 17.9 39.1
2021 350 18.5 18.9 n/a
2022 361 18.5 19.5 n/a
2023 365 18.5 19.7 37
2024 356 21.0 16.9 46.1

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 North Union Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 16.0 14.0 0
1989 214 16.0 13.3 n/a
1990 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1991 350 18.0 19.4 n/a
1992 340 19.0 17.8 13.5
1993 357 18.0 19.8 13.7
1994 362 21.0 17.2 12.7
1995 329 21.0 15.7 12.2
1996 329 21.0 15.7 12.2
1997 322 21.0 15.3 7.8
1998 339 22.0 15.4 9.7
1999 329 20.0 16.5 16.7
2000 317 20.0 15.9 19.2
2001 306 20.0 15.3 15.4
2002 343 20.0 17.2 15.9
2003 343 20.0 17.2 15.9
2004 352 23.0 15.3 18.6
2005 358 19.6 18.3 16.7
2006 359 20.4 17.6 23.6
2007 367 20.5 17.9 33.8
2008 367 20.0 18.4 n/a
2009 364 18.5 19.7 33.1
2010 361 18.5 19.5 48.6
2011 357 17.5 20.4 48.5
2012 358 18.5 19.3 44.4
2013 349 19.5 17.8 38.4
2014 352 18.1 19.4 40.6
2015 370 n/a n/a 42.7
2016 340 22.0 15.4 47.9
2017 344 21.0 16.3 45.6
2018 364 19.0 19.1 45.3
2019 359 19.0 18.8 40.7
2020 358 20.0 17.9 39.1
2021 350 18.5 18.9 n/a
2022 361 18.5 19.5 n/a
2023 365 18.5 19.7 37
2024 356 21.0 16.9 46.1

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 North Union Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,077
2022 $12,309
2023 $11,758
2024 $12,193

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Union 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 370th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 239th of 1048 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)65.871.6
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Union Local School District)65.873
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)58.463.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Local School District)58.463.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)50.649.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Union Local School District)50.649.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)70.280.6
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Local School District)70.280.6
 10.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (North Union Middle School)77.778.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (North Union Local School District)77.778.5
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Union Middle School)83.763.3
 20.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Union Local School District)83.763.3
 20.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Middle School)64.377.3
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Union Local School District)64.377.3
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (North Union Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (North Union Local School District)60.251.8
 8.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359365
 1.7%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander02
White346353
 2%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%37%
 3.7%


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

In the 2023-24 school year, 356 students attended North Union Middle School.

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

North Union Middle School ranks 304th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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