Serving 438 students in grades 5-8, Union City Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Union City Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Union City, TN, covering approximately 11.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union City Middle School's student population of 438 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence…our heritage, our commitment.
School Rankings
Union City Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union City Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union City Middle School's ranking?
Union City Middle School is ranked #497 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Union City Middle School often compared to?
Union City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Union City Middle School?
438 students attend Union City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Union City Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Union City Middle School offer ?
Union City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union City Middle School part of?
Union City Middle School is part of Union City School District.
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