Is Union City Middle School a good school?

Union City Middle School ranks 342 nd of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union City Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Union City Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Union City Middle School?

Students at Union City Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Union City Middle School

Summary:

Union City Middle School is a public middle school serving 206 students in grades 6-8 in Union City, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Union City Area School District. While the school's overall academic performance is generally below the state average, it stands out for its strong support and outcomes for students from low-income and disabled backgrounds.

On state assessments, only 27.9% of Union City Middle School students are proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 60.2%, but the school performs better in Science at 66.2% proficiency, exceeding the state average of 65.8%. However, the school's low-income and disabled students outperform their peers, with the school ranking 203 out of 877 Pennsylvania middle schools for low-socioeconomic status students and 179 out of 672 for disabled students in 2023-2024. In contrast, the school's white students lag behind, ranking 378 out of 673 middle schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools like Harbor Creek Junior High School and James W Parker Middle School, Union City Middle School's overall performance is lower. However, it outperforms the nearby Woodrow Wilson Middle School, which has significantly lower proficiency rates. With increasing per-student spending and a decreasing student-teacher ratio, Union City Middle School is making strides, but there is still room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics and for its white student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

105 Concord Street
Union City, PA 16438-1306

(814) 438-7673

District: Union City Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342^nd of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,100

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

2.8%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union City Middle School ranks better than 61.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.88. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (2.8%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union City Middle School is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Union City Middle School employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union City Middle School is $21,100.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union City Middle School 342^nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Union City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Union City Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union City Area School District 381^st of 610 Pennsylvania 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	PA State Percentile
2003	25.55	527^th	643	18.0%
2004	33.91	509^th	663	23.2%
2005	61.77	299^th	687	56.5%
2006	33.93	563^rd	736	23.5%
2007	42.47	517^th	749	31.0%
2008	39.18	540^th	753	28.3%
2009	42.11	547^th	770	29.0%
2010	49.68	514^th	805	36.1%
2011	45.04	561^st	825	32.0%
2012	36.21	615^th	834	26.3%
2013	38.01	548^th	758	27.7%
2014	44.61	472^nd	728	35.2%
2015	50.54	448^th	835	46.3%
2016	56.07	419^th	870	51.8%
2017	53.58	437^th	877	50.2%
2018	48.92	481^st	861	44.1%
2019	57.44	424^th	891	52.4%
2021	53.24	377^th	797	52.7%
2022	66.72	276^th	883	68.7%
2023	68.65	261^st	893	70.8%
2024	61.88	342^nd	891	61.6%

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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	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.36	61^st	874	93.0%
2024	70.32	203^rd	877	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Union City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.58	289^th	860	66.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Union City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.27	201^st	660	69.5%
2024	60.63	179^th	672	73.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Union City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	57.67	368^th	870	57.7%

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Rank History for White students at Union City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.67	299^th	681	56.1%
2024	42.93	378^th	673	43.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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	Total
1991	343	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	344
1992	362	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	367
1993	343	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
1994	360	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	366
1995	356	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	359
1996	356	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	359
1997	386	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	390
1998	355	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	361
1999	344	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
2000	341	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
2001	345	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
2002	328	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	336
2003	328	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	336
2004	320	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	327
2005	328	4	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	337
2006	304	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	315
2007	301	7	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	311
2008	281	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	290
2009	262	3	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	270
2010	265	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	270
2011	248	5	0	4	0	0	0	257
2012	241	7	0	6	1	0	0	255
2013	252	9	0	6	0	0	1	268
2014	267	6	1	8	0	0	1	283
2015	258	5	1	6	1	0	2	273
2016	253	4	1	5	1	0	3	267
2017	250	3	1	4	0	0	4	262
2018	240	3	1	5	0	0	2	251
2019	246	5	1	4	0	0	0	256
2020	257	0	1	3	0	0	1	262
2021	241	0	1	4	0	0	3	249
2022	212	0	0	7	0	0	5	224
2023	195	1	0	5	0	0	5	206
2024	206	2	1	2	0	0	6	217

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
1991	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1992	367	15.0	24.4	n/a
1993	347	16.0	21.7	n/a
1994	366	15.0	24.4	n/a
1995	359	19.5	18.4	n/a
1996	359	19.5	18.4	n/a
1997	390	19.0	20.5	n/a
1998	361	20.0	18.1	n/a
1999	351	18.0	19.5	n/a
2000	347	21.8	15.9	45.2
2001	348	20.8	16.7	49.1
2002	336	21.4	15.7	51.5
2003	336	21.4	15.7	51.5
2004	327	21.9	14.9	54.4
2005	337	22.9	14.7	51.3
2006	315	22.3	14.1	56.2
2007	311	22.1	14.1	54.7
2008	290	19.5	14.9	59
2009	270	27.8	9.7	50.7
2010	270	26.2	10.2	52.6
2011	257	23.8	10.7	53.3
2012	255	24.4	10.4	56.5
2013	268	23.6	11.3	55.2
2014	283	23.8	11.8	62.9
2015	273	26.0	10.5	62.3
2016	267	28.0	9.5	100
2017	262	25.1	10.4	100
2018	251	22.9	10.9	96.4
2019	256	24.1	10.6	95.3
2020	262	24.9	10.4	94.7
2021	249	19.9	12.4	94.8
2022	224	18.7	11.9	96.9
2023	206	19.6	10.4	99
2024	217	26.3	8.2	99.5

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
1991	344	17.0	20.2	n/a
1992	367	15.0	24.4	n/a
1993	347	16.0	21.7	n/a
1994	366	15.0	24.4	n/a
1995	359	19.5	18.4	n/a
1996	359	19.5	18.4	n/a
1997	390	19.0	20.5	n/a
1998	361	20.0	18.1	n/a
1999	351	18.0	19.5	n/a
2000	347	21.8	15.9	45.2
2001	348	20.8	16.7	49.1
2002	336	21.4	15.7	51.5
2003	336	21.4	15.7	51.5
2004	327	21.9	14.9	54.4
2005	337	22.9	14.7	51.3
2006	315	22.3	14.1	56.2
2007	311	22.1	14.1	54.7
2008	290	19.5	14.9	59
2009	270	27.8	9.7	50.7
2010	270	26.2	10.2	52.6
2011	257	23.8	10.7	53.3
2012	255	24.4	10.4	56.5
2013	268	23.6	11.3	55.2
2014	283	23.8	11.8	62.9
2015	273	26.0	10.5	62.3
2016	267	28.0	9.5	100
2017	262	25.1	10.4	100
2018	251	22.9	10.9	96.4
2019	256	24.1	10.6	95.3
2020	262	24.9	10.4	94.7
2021	249	19.9	12.4	94.8
2022	224	18.7	11.9	96.9
2023	206	19.6	10.4	99
2024	217	26.3	8.2	99.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (1.3%)	$13,680 (98.7%)	$13,864
2020	$100 (0.7%)	$13,732 (99.3%)	$13,832
2021	$568 (3.4%)	$16,183 (96.6%)	$16,751
2022	$1,394 (6.6%)	$19,706 (93.4%)	$21,100

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 424^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 261^st of 893 Middle schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Union City Middle School)	34.9	44.9	10%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)	62.3	63.7	1.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Union City Middle School)	35.1	34.3	0.8%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)	57.2	64.3	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Union City Middle School)	20.9	22.6	1.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Union City Middle School)	74.7	70.5	4.2%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)	67.1	56.5	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Union City Middle School)	30.9	34.3	3.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Union City Middle School)	74.7	70.5	4.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union City Middle School)	62.1	61.7	0.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	206	19.5%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	246	195	20.7%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.3%	99%	3.7%

Schools Near Union City Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union City Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Concord Street	Union City	16438	Erie County	Union City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 438-7673	217	26	8.2	99.5%	206 (94.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	61.9	342^nd of 891 public middle schools	61.6%		68.6	261^st of 893 public middle schools	70.8%	81		23.5	31.8	28.1	27.9	66.2	66.2		54.3	75.3	51.3	60.2	$21,100	$1,394	$19,706
Fort LeBoeuf Middle School	Public	6-8	865 Cherry St	Waterford	16441	Erie County	Fort LeBoeuf School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 796-2681	478	37	12.8	50.4%	457 (95.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	85.6	95^th of 891 public middle schools	89.3%		86.7	92^nd of 893 public middle schools	89.7%	3		55.5	46.7	48.2	50.0	72.3	72.3		71.9	68.4	67.5	69.2	$13,799	$1,124	$12,674
Corry Area Middle School	Public	6-8	534 E Pleasant Street	Corry	16407	Erie County	Corry Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 665-8297	430	35	12.1	100.0%	394 (91.6%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	52.9	429^th of 891 public middle schools	51.9%		65.6	293^rd of 893 public middle schools	67.2%	136		47.1	27.5	19.8	31.9	56.0	56.0		48.9	47.8	47.6	48.1	$16,758	$365	$16,394
Wattsburg Area Middle School	Public	5-8	10774 Wattsburg Rd	Erie	16442	Erie County	Wattsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 824-3400	395	33	11.9	62.0%	374 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	78.5	155^th of 891 public middle schools	82.6%		75.9	185^th of 893 public middle schools	79.3%	30	54.6	49.5	35.3	54.5	48.3	81.1	81.1	62.5	56.3	57.5	76.6	63.0	$13,991	$1,482	$12,510
James W Parker Middle School	Public	5-8	11781 Edinboro Rd	Edinboro	16412	Erie County	General McLane School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 273-1033	639	41	15.4	40.2%	591 (92.5%)	6 (0.9%)	18 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.1%)	87.9	79^th of 891 public middle schools	91.1%		84.9	107^th of 893 public middle schools	88.0%	28	65.3	62.2	51.5	53.8	57.8	69.6	69.6	64.6	65.7	75.2	70.9	69.4	$14,325	$307	$14,018
James S Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	901 W 54 St	Erie	16509	Erie County	Millcreek Township School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 835-5500	536	41	13.1	52.4%	406 (75.7%)	13 (2.4%)	23 (4.3%)	49 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.2%)	73.5	212^th of 891 public middle schools	76.2%		74.9	200^th of 893 public middle schools	77.6%	12		32.7	43.7	52.9	42.9	62.8	62.8		64.9	55.5	64.1	61.4	$15,401	$986	$14,415
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	718 E 28th St	Erie	16504	Erie County	Erie City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 874-6600	739	55	13.4	100.0%	260 (35.2%)	287 (38.8%)	78 (10.6%)	45 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.1%)	15.3	733^rd of 891 public middle schools	17.7%		17.1	711^th of 893 public middle schools	20.4%	22		7.5	17.0	9.1	11.1	27.1	27.1		23.5	26.2	24.3	24.6	$9,398	$3,071	$6,327
Harbor Creek Junior High School	Public	7-8	6375 Buffalo Rd	Harborcreek	16421	Erie County	Harbor Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 897-2100	343	27	12.6	44.0%	307 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.2%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.4%)	84.6	105^th of 891 public middle schools	88.2%		82.2	129^th of 893 public middle schools	85.6%	24			52.8	44.6	48.6	77.1	77.1			65.5	62.1	63.7	$12,408	$357	$12,051

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Student/Teacher Ratio Union City Middle School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Union City Middle School

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Schools Near Union City Middle School