Union Middle

Summary:

Union Middle is a public middle school located in Sandy, Utah, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 862 students. The school is part of the Canyons District, which is ranked 27th out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Union Middle has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing school within the state.

Union Middle stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools. While it does not quite reach the level of top-performing schools like Albion Middle and Butler Middle, which consistently rank among the top 10 middle schools in Utah, Union Middle performs better than lower-ranked schools like Midvale Middle and West Jordan Middle. Union Middle's notable strengths include its strong performance in supporting English Language Learners and Special Education students, ranking 3rd and 7th out of Utah middle schools, respectively, for these subgroups.

While Union Middle is a high-performing school overall, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as mathematics proficiency rates, which are generally lower than the Canyons District and state averages across grade levels. Additionally, the school could focus on supporting low-income students, who have lower proficiency rates and a lower school ranking compared to other subgroups. By continuing to address these areas, Union Middle can further enhance its academic outcomes and provide an excellent educational experience for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 615 E 8000 S
       Sandy, UT  84070


(801) 826-1500

District: Canyons District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,877 Help


Students who attend Union Middle usually attend:

High:    Hillcrest High

Feeder schools for Union Middle:

Elementary:    East Sandy School
    Midvalley School
    Peruvian Park School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  862

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Hispanic:
23.1%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.8% Help


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Compare Details Union Middle ranks worse than 50% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Canyons District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.25. (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 Union Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Canyons District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Middle is $8,877, which is the 4th highest among 7 middle schools in the Canyons District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Middle 105th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Union Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Canyons District:

SchoolDigger ranks Canyons District 27th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Union Middle

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Rank History for all students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 32.59 184th 222 17.1%
2012 42.20 178th 238 25.2%
2013 38.49 186th 243 23.5%
2014 46.05 111th 185 40.0%
2015 40.43 132nd 210 37.1%
2016 46.44 122nd 209 41.6%
2017 59.56 85th 206 58.7%
2018 73.63 35th 172 79.7%
2019 69.64 56th 222 74.8%
2021 66.77 59th 213 72.3%
2022 71.21 53rd 209 74.6%
2023 68.01 62nd 216 71.3%
2024 49.25 105th 210 50.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.75 3rd 46 93.5%
2024 42.52 28th 54 48.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.83 7th 47 85.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.69 35th 133 73.7%
2023 66.18 38th 138 72.5%
2024 41.60 85th 141 39.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.15 20th 100 80.0%
2023 69.56 21st 99 78.8%
2024 51.04 51st 106 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Union Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 78.41 28th 191 85.3%
2023 74.03 35th 191 81.7%
2024 59.04 67th 183 63.4%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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.

Union Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Union Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 696 22 38 95 7 n/a n/a 26 884
2011 669 23 19 117 4 14 5 0 851
2012 649 23 16 144 8 16 19 0 875
2013 616 19 13 153 8 18 31 0 858
2014 633 24 14 194 5 12 30 0 912
2015 612 12 16 211 4 18 27 0 900
2016 592 15 16 226 5 21 32 0 907
2017 604 13 10 206 6 18 38 0 895
2018 551 15 12 190 3 17 35 0 823
2019 535 8 19 187 6 9 39 0 803
2020 546 10 20 185 3 10 47 0 821
2021 538 11 23 187 6 11 55 0 831
2022 546 10 19 180 4 17 59 0 835
2023 562 9 14 199 6 14 58 0 862

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 884 37.1 23.8 49.2
2011 851 36.1 23.5 45.4
2012 875 36.9 23.6 56.3
2013 858 36.4 23.5 85.2
2014 912 41.0 22.2 48.7
2015 900 n/a n/a 52.8
2016 907 n/a n/a 42.9
2017 895 41.0 21.8 38.2
2018 823 n/a n/a 44.7
2019 803 37.9 21.1 37.5
2020 821 36.4 22.4 41.7
2021 831 n/a n/a 36.9
2022 835 39.1 21.3 37.2
2023 862 39.4 21.8 36.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 884 37.1 23.8 49.2
2011 851 36.1 23.5 45.4
2012 875 36.9 23.6 56.3
2013 858 36.4 23.5 85.2
2014 912 41.0 22.2 48.7
2015 900 n/a n/a 52.8
2016 907 n/a n/a 42.9
2017 895 41.0 21.8 38.2
2018 823 n/a n/a 44.7
2019 803 37.9 21.1 37.5
2020 821 36.4 22.4 41.7
2021 831 n/a n/a 36.9
2022 835 39.1 21.3 37.2
2023 862 39.4 21.8 36.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $488 (5.5%) $8,389 (94.5%) $8,877

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 62nd of 216 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle)52.743.1
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)58.152.8
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)32.131.3
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)44.535.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Union Middle)64.359.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade Science (Canyons District)6663
 3%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle)54.345.6
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)53.951.8
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)50.950
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)57.854.4
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Union Middle)55.656.2
 0.6%
   7th Grade Science (Canyons District)57.358
 0.7%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle)51.453.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Canyons District)56.655.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)54.556.4
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Canyons District)57.352.3
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Union Middle)58.165.6
 7.5%
   8th Grade Science (Canyons District)66.663.1
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803862
 7.3%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian66
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic187199
 6.4%
Pacific Islander914
 55.6%
White535562
 5%
Two or More Races3958
 48.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%36.8%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 862 students attended Union Middle.

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

Students at Union Middle are 65% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

Union Middle ranks 105th of 210 Utah 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 Utah State Board of Education.

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