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#1393 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 44% in state

Union City Middle School

Middle School · Union City Community Schools · Union City, MI

An Union City Community Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

430 SAINT JOSEPH ST, Union City, MI 49094

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 43% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$15,328
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Union City Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Union City 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,688

Median home value

$127,000

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Union City Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Union City Middle School is listed in Union City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Union City Middle School

Union City Middle School is a public middle school in Union City, MI, part of Union City Community Schools, serving approximately 255 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,393 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Union City Middle School

What grades does Union City Middle School serve?

Union City Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Union City Middle School?

Union City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Union City Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Union City Middle School rank in MI?

Union City Middle School ranks #1,393 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Union City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Union City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 City Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Union City Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Union City Middle School a charter school?

No, Union City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Union City Middle School a Title I school?

No, Union City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union City Middle School?

63.5% of students at Union City 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Branch County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 49094)
3,755
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
36.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 49094; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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