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Union Middle School vs. Washington Middle School

Should you attend Union Middle School or Washington Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Union Middle School
503 W End
Union, MO 63084
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Washington Middle School
401 E Fourteenth Street
Washington, MO 63090
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 523 students in grades 7-8, Washington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
668 students
523 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union R-XI School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#890 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#790 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in MO)
48%
(Top 30% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MO)
43%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Union Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
228
-
Grade 7 Students
232
252
Grade 8 Students
208
271

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
89%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union R-XI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union R-XI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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