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#2347 of 3,441 schools in OH
Union Local Middle School
Middle School · Union Local · Belmont, OH
A middle school in Belmont, OH where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
66859 Belmont Morristown Rd, Belmont, OH 43718
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Local Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Local 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average288/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,719
Median home value
$225,600
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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Union Local
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Local Middle School is listed in Union Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Local Middle School
Union Local Middle School is a public middle school in Belmont, OH, part of Union Local, serving approximately 327 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,347 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Local Middle School
What grades does Union Local Middle School serve?
Union Local Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union Local Middle School?
Union Local Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Local Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Local Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Local Middle School rank in OH?
Union Local Middle School ranks #2,347 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Union Local Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Local Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Local Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Local Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Local Middle School a charter school?
No, Union Local Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Local Middle School a Title I school?
No, Union Local Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Local Middle School?
37.3% of students at Union Local 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
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Belmont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (740) 782-1388
- Area population (ZIP 43718)
- 2,810
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 43718; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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