Serving 286 students in grades 5-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Union Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Union School District, encompassing approximately 71.2 square miles in Union, MS. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Union Middle School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
All for U
School Rankings
Union Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#203 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
22%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
37%
26%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Middle School's ranking?
Union Middle School is ranked #203 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Union Middle School often compared to?
Union Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newton County High School, N H Pilate Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Union Middle School?
286 students attend Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Union Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Union Middle School offer ?
Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Middle School part of?
Union Middle School is part of Union Public School District.
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