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Union County Middle School

488 Sr 44 E
Liberty, IN 47353

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Union County Middle School serves 283 students in grades 6-8.

Union County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Union County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Union County Middle School's student population of 283 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

283 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Union County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Union County Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IN)

Overall Testing Rank

#1098 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Union County Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Union County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

44%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Union County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Union County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

Black

13%

White

93%

66%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Union County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.54

This chart display the diversity score of Union County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union County Middle School's ranking?

Union County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).

How many students attend Union County Middle School?

283 students attend Union County Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Union County Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Union County Middle School?

Union County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.

What grades does Union County Middle School offer ?

Union County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Union County Middle School part of?

Union County Middle School is part of Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education