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#1382 of 2,268 schools in GA
Union Grove Middle
Middle School · Henry County · Mcdonough, GA
A Henry County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 E Lake Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30252
- Math 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Grove Middle score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Grove Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcdonough), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,339
Median home value
$326,900
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Mcdonough Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| Eagle's Landing Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 1,064 | Compare → |
| Austin Road Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #6 of 50
- District spending per student
- $12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Grove Middle is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Grove Middle
Union Grove Middle is a public middle school in Mcdonough, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 1,039 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,382 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Grove Middle
What grades does Union Grove Middle serve?
Union Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Grove Middle?
Union Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,039 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove Middle is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Grove Middle rank in GA?
Union Grove Middle ranks #1,382 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Union Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Union Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Grove Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Union Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Union Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Grove Middle?
44.1% of students at Union Grove Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (678) 583-8978
- Area population (ZIP 30252)
- 48,902
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30252; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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