Union Middle School

Union Middle School is a public middle school in Dysart, IA, part of the Union Comm School District. The school serves approximately 189 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 96.5th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 78% proficiency in math, 5 points above the state average and 80% in reading/language arts, 3 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $72,917, where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 189 students, Union Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Union Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.