Is Union Middle a good school?

Union Middle ranks 86 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Union Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended Union Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Union Middle?

Students at Union Middle are 89% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Union Middle attend?

Students who attend Union Middle usually go on to attend Union High

Union Middle

Summary:

Union Middle is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Union R-XI school district in Union, Missouri. With 683 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, Union Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, currently ranking 86th out of 451 middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Middle's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.5% of 6th graders, 56.8% of 7th graders, and 38.8% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 44.4%, 40.6%, and 30.6%, respectively. The school's performance is also strong for certain student subgroups, such as economically disadvantaged students, where Union Middle ranked 14th out of 378 Missouri middle schools. Additionally, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate is exceptionally high at 95%, far exceeding the district and state averages.

While Union Middle's academic achievements are impressive, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.0% to 25.5% over the past few years, is an area of concern that warrants attention. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sullivan Middle, Union Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, and it may be worth examining how these resources are being allocated to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

503 W End
Union, MO 63084-0440

(636) 583-5855

District: Union R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,950

Students who attend Union Middle usually attend:

High:

Union High

Feeder schools for Union Middle:

Elementary:	Beaufort Elementary
	Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 668

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Middle ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Union Middle is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Union Middle employs 45.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Middle is $9,950.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Middle 86^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Union Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Union R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Union R-Xi 62^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Middle

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Rank History for all students at Union Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	55.84	233^rd	619	62.4%
2007	48.17	358^th	624	42.6%
2008	45.50	399^th	624	36.1%
2009	47.33	366^th	601	39.1%
2010	59.10	256^th	614	58.3%
2011	50.25	344^th	625	45.0%
2012	54.28	302^nd	623	51.5%
2013	49.94	346^th	649	46.7%
2014	44.94	390^th	633	38.4%
2015	43.71	344^th	585	41.2%
2016	29.44	344^th	435	20.9%
2017	23.55	478^th	568	15.8%
2018	50.09	272^nd	552	50.7%
2019	59.77	207^th	587	64.7%
2021	59.27	178^th	454	60.8%
2022	65.84	131^st	459	71.5%
2023	66.94	128^th	459	72.1%
2024	75.24	86^th	451	80.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Union Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.58	19^th	44	56.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Union Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.46	60^th	192	68.8%
2024	36.89	119^th	194	38.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.22	194^th	422	54.0%
2019	69.97	81^st	482	83.2%
2021	72.50	60^th	371	83.8%
2022	79.05	33^rd	365	91.0%
2023	75.83	47^th	382	87.7%
2024	89.68	14^th	378	96.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Union Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	89.97	7^th	204	96.6%
2021	41.67	108^th	195	44.6%
2022	46.77	94^th	187	49.7%

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Rank History for White students at Union Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.25	267^th	479	44.3%
2019	50.95	229^th	527	56.5%
2021	46.35	193^rd	376	48.7%
2022	54.29	150^th	381	60.6%
2023	57.61	138^th	385	64.2%
2024	64.54	109^th	379	71.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Union Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	661	661
1992	657	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
1993	688	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	692
1994	666	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	670
1995	690	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1996	690	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1997	704	5	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1998	753	6	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	765
1999	764	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
2000	760	5	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	772
2001	682	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
2002	669	6	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
2003	669	6	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
2004	453	6	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2005	468	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2006	470	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2007	450	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2008	465	5	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
2009	484	7	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	499
2010	430	7	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2011	380	8	3	2	0	0	0	0	393
2012	427	10	2	2	0	0	1	0	442
2013	415	10	0	2	0	0	3	0	430
2014	404	9	0	5	0	0	4	0	422
2015	440	7	2	6	0	0	5	0	460
2016	444	7	3	6	0	0	4	0	464
2017	471	8	4	9	0	0	4	0	496
2018	446	8	5	9	3	0	6	0	477
2019	456	7	3	11	4	1	12	0	494
2020	492	5	0	15	2	1	17	0	532
2021	563	5	0	10	2	1	32	0	613
2022	616	9	1	11	2	0	35	0	674
2023	608	6	4	14	2	0	49	0	683
2024	593	2	3	17	1	0	52	0	668

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	661	32.6	20.2	n/a
1992	660	34.0	19.4	n/a
1993	692	34.5	20.1	27.9
1994	670	34.9	19.2	30.1
1995	693	41.2	16.8	31.9
1996	693	41.2	16.8	31.9
1997	714	42.3	16.9	22.8
1998	765	45.9	16.7	19.1
1999	777	46.9	16.6	27.4
2000	772	47.3	16.3	29.7
2001	690	43.1	16.0	30.6
2002	683	49.3	13.9	33.2
2003	683	49.3	13.9	33.2
2004	464	34.8	13.3	34.5
2005	477	27.3	17.5	36.7
2006	478	22.5	21.2	34.5
2007	455	21.5	21.2	36
2008	474	29.6	16.0	35.7
2009	499	29.2	17.1	36.1
2010	442	28.7	15.3	42.5
2011	393	25.1	15.6	43
2012	442	27.0	16.3	47.7
2013	430	26.9	15.9	50.7
2014	422	26.7	15.7	41.9
2015	460	27.0	17.0	35.9
2016	464	30.0	15.4	33.6
2017	496	28.0	17.7	41.9
2018	477	27.2	17.5	46.3
2019	494	30.0	16.4	41.9
2020	532	32.1	16.5	26.9
2021	613	45.6	13.4	32
2022	674	45.0	14.9	36.4
2023	683	45.7	14.9	40.4
2024	668	45.3	14.7	46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Union Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	661	32.6	20.2	n/a
1992	660	34.0	19.4	n/a
1993	692	34.5	20.1	27.9
1994	670	34.9	19.2	30.1
1995	693	41.2	16.8	31.9
1996	693	41.2	16.8	31.9
1997	714	42.3	16.9	22.8
1998	765	45.9	16.7	19.1
1999	777	46.9	16.6	27.4
2000	772	47.3	16.3	29.7
2001	690	43.1	16.0	30.6
2002	683	49.3	13.9	33.2
2003	683	49.3	13.9	33.2
2004	464	34.8	13.3	34.5
2005	477	27.3	17.5	36.7
2006	478	22.5	21.2	34.5
2007	455	21.5	21.2	36
2008	474	29.6	16.0	35.7
2009	499	29.2	17.1	36.1
2010	442	28.7	15.3	42.5
2011	393	25.1	15.6	43
2012	442	27.0	16.3	47.7
2013	430	26.9	15.9	50.7
2014	422	26.7	15.7	41.9
2015	460	27.0	17.0	35.9
2016	464	30.0	15.4	33.6
2017	496	28.0	17.7	41.9
2018	477	27.2	17.5	46.3
2019	494	30.0	16.4	41.9
2020	532	32.1	16.5	26.9
2021	613	45.6	13.4	32
2022	674	45.0	14.9	36.4
2023	683	45.7	14.9	40.4
2024	668	45.3	14.7	46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$632 (7.4%)	$7,889 (92.6%)	$8,521
2020	$740 (8.7%)	$7,784 (91.3%)	$8,524
2021	$1,480 (13.2%)	$9,715 (86.8%)	$11,196
2022	$1,039 (10.4%)	$8,912 (89.6%)	$9,950

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 128^th of 459 Middle schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)	42.8	48.3	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Union R-Xi)	42.8	48.3	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle)	46	42.4	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Union R-Xi)	46	42.4	3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union Middle)	29.9	33.9	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Union R-Xi)	29.9	33.9	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Union Middle)	40.3	45.2	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Union R-Xi)	40.3	45.2	4.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union Middle)	60.4	42.9	17.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Union R-Xi)	60.4	42.9	17.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Union Middle)	88.9	89.6	0.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Union R-Xi)	39.8	38.5	1.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	494	683	38.3%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	456	608	33.3%
Two or More Races	12	49	308.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	40.4%	1.5%

Schools Near Union Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Union Middle	Public	6-8	503 W End	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(636) 583-5855	668	45	14.7	46.1%	593 (88.8%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.8%)	75.2	86^th of 451 public middle schools	80.9%		66.9	128^th of 459 public middle schools	72.1%	42		60.5	56.8	38.8		37.7		37.6	47.8	46.3	95.0	$9,950	$1,039	$8,912
Washington Middle	Public	7-8	401 E Fourteenth Street	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2300	523	45	11.5	30.8%	500 (95.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	66.6	125^th of 451 public middle schools	72.3%		63.8	144^th of 459 public middle schools	68.6%	19			44.3	35.0		38.3			41.3	45.5	94.5	$12,707	$1,055	$11,651
St. Clair Junior High	Public	6-8	925 High School Dr	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	No	(636) 629-3500	448	34	13.3	48.9%	420 (93.8%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	44.6	249^th of 451 public middle schools	44.8%		65	136^th of 459 public middle schools	70.4%	113		20.9	30.7	34.5		32.3		25.4	32.8	47.6		$9,977	$3,007	$6,970
Riverbend School	Public	7-8	2085 Hwy N	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 271-1481	419	34	12.5	43.0%	375 (89.5%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.3%)	63.1	144^th of 451 public middle schools	68.1%		63.2	148^th of 459 public middle schools	67.8%	4			34.7	50.2		41.7			31.3	44.5		$11,185	$987	$10,198
Pacific Intermediate	Public	5-6	195 N Indian Pride Dr	Pacific	63069	Franklin County	Meramec Valley R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 271-1425	446	29	15.3	47.8%	384 (86.1%)	10 (2.2%)	29 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.5%)								(n/a)	41.6	52.1			50.4		45.4	35.0				$12,051	$1,338	$10,713
New Haven Middle	Public	7-8	100 Park Dr	New Haven	63068	Franklin County	New Haven	No	No	No	No	(573) 237-2900	74	6	12.5	40.5%	63 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.5%)								(n/a)									42.8			$10,168	$631	$9,538
Sullivan Middle	Public	6-8	1156 Elmont Rd	Sullivan	63080	Franklin County	Sullivan	No	No	No	No	(573) 468-5171	423	33	12.7	47.0%	390 (92.2%)	12 (2.8%)	15 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73.2	96^th of 451 public middle schools	78.7%		73.2	90^th of 459 public middle schools	80.4%	6		44.4	55.0	48.7		51.1		40.9	36.3	47.2		$11,068	$1,850	$9,218

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