Very Good
#236 of 863 schools in MS
Top 27% in state
Union Middle School
Middle School · Union Public School Dist · Union, MS
An Union Public School Dist middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 JAMES ST, Union, MS 39365
- Math 63% vs MS 51% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MS 45% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Middle School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 38 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Union 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union), 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
$55,028
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Middle School is listed in UNION PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Middle School
Union Middle School is a public middle school in Union, MS, part of Union Public School Dist, serving approximately 293 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Middle School
What grades does Union Middle School serve?
Union Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Middle School?
Union Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Middle School rank in MS?
Union Middle School ranks #236 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Union Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Middle School a charter school?
No, Union Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Middle School a Title I school?
No, Union Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Middle School?
100.0% of students at Union 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
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (601) 774-5303
- Area population (ZIP 39365)
- 7,976
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39365; 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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