Union Middle School
Tel:
(636) 583-5855
Union Middle School serves 477 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Union Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Union Middle School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 477 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Union Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Union Middle School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1117 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
Black | 2% | 16% |
White | 93% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.47 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Union R-XI School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Union Middle School is Autumn Hill School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clark-vitt Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Union Clark-vitt Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 550 students
0.2 miles
1 Clark Ave
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-6997 0.2 4-6 550 - Union Autumn Hill School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 25 students
0.4 miles
300 Autumn Hill Dr
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-5959 0.4 K-12 25 - Union Central Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 738 students
0.4 miles
2 E Springfield
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3152 0.4 PK-3 738 - Union Union High School Grades: 9-12 | 907 students
0.9 miles
1217 West Main
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-2513 0.9 9-12 907 - Union Clearview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 340 students
2.1 miles
1581 Clearview Rd
Union, MO 63084
(636) 231-2500 2.1 K-6 340
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