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#1193 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
Union City MS
Middle School · Union City Area Sd · Union City, PA
An Union City Area Sd middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 Concord Street, Union City, PA 16438
- Math 28% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union City MS score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union City MS 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average632/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union City), 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
$60,559
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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 Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union City MS is listed in Union City Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union City MS
Union City MS is a public middle school in Union City, PA, part of Union City Area Sd, serving approximately 217 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,193 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union City MS
What grades does Union City MS serve?
Union City MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Union City MS?
Union City MS has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union City MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Union City MS is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union City MS rank in PA?
Union City MS ranks #1,193 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Union City MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Union City MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union City MS has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Union City MS a charter school?
No, Union City MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union City MS a Title I school?
No, Union City MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union City MS?
99.5% of students at Union City MS 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
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (814) 438-7673
- Area population (ZIP 16438)
- 7,489
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16438; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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