Below Average
#1133 of 1,284 schools in KY
Union County Middle School
Middle School · Union County · Morganfield, KY
A middle school in Morganfield, KY where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4465 Us Hwy 60 W, Morganfield, KY 42437
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union County Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated837/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morganfield), 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
$64,464
Median home value
$126,900
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42437; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Union County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union County Middle School is listed in Union County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union County Middle School
Union County Middle School is a public middle school in Morganfield, KY, part of Union County, serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union County Middle School
What grades does Union County Middle School serve?
Union County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union County Middle School?
Union County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union County Middle School rank in KY?
Union County Middle School ranks #1,133 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Union County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union County Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union County Middle School a charter school?
No, Union County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Union County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union County Middle School?
61.9% of students at Union County Middle School 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (270) 389-0224
- Area population (ZIP 42437)
- 7,250
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 42437; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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