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#2176 of 2,648 schools in NC

East Union Middle

Middle School · Union County Public Schools · Marshville, NC

An Union County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6010 W Marshville Blvd, Marshville, NC 28103

  • Math 49% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.7% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.4% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$11,340
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Students at East Union Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where East Union 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 Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,925/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshville), 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

$75,000

Median home value

$230,900

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

78.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Union County Public Schools

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Cuthbertson MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.26–8Not available1,347Compare →
Marvin Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.96–8Not available1,309Compare →
Porter Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.36–8Not available1,385Compare →
Sun Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.46–8Not available929Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Union County Public Schools

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#46 of 52
District spending per student
$11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Union Middle is listed in Union County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Union Middle

East Union Middle is a public middle school in Marshville, NC, part of Union County Public Schools, serving approximately 695 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,176 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Union Middle

What grades does East Union Middle serve?

East Union Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend East Union Middle?

East Union Middle has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Union Middle rank in NC?

East Union Middle ranks #2,176 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is East Union Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

East Union Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 East Union Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Union Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Union Middle a charter school?

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

Is East Union Middle a Title I school?

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

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

99.6% of students at East Union 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
695
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%
Area population (ZIP 28103)
11,058
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
42.1
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 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
  • 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 28103; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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