Enrollment
2,123
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tulsa, OK
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403060001461
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Tulsa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 2,123
- students enrolled
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr is a large middle school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, enrolling 2,123 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oklahoma, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,123 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (21%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 531 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tulsa's middle schools, it stands alongside Edison Preparatory Ms (860 students): Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 25.3:1).
Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students) and Union Hs Freshman Academy (1,242 students) alongside Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr compares
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,123 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,123
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,730
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 347 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 20.7%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union, which includes Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr.
$10,730
Per student
-15%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 37.7%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Hs Freshman Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union 8th Grade Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Tulsa
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edison Preparatory Ms
Standard public school
860 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
East Central Middle School
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Middle School
Standard public school
782 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Monroe Demonstration Ms
Standard public school
657 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Ms
Standard public school
651 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers College Ms
Standard public school
646 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr?
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr has 2,123 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tulsa, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr is 16.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Tulsa, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr?
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr rank among middle schools in Tulsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Tulsa, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tulsa on the city page.
Is Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr a good school?
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Union?
Besides Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr, Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students), Union Hs Freshman Academy (1,242 students), and Union 8th Grade Ctr (1,100 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.
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