- Enrollment
- 3,569
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Broken Arrow, OK
Union 8th Grade Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Union 8th Grade Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 403060001525
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union 8th Grade Ctr earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oklahoma.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Broken Arrow · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 1,100
- students enrolled
Union 8th Grade Ctr has class sizes larger than 76% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union 8th Grade Ctr ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, OK.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Union 8th Grade Ctr grew from 1,122 students in 2022-23 to 1,185 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 403060001525 · Broken Arrow, OK Middle · MID · TRAD
1,100 enr · 18:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Hs (3,569 students)
Union 8th Grade Ctr grew from 1,122 students in 2022-23 to 1,185 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 61.5 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Union 8th Grade Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Hs
Union Hs
3,569 students
- Union 6th-7th
Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr
2,123 students
- Union Hs Fresh 1,242
Union Hs Freshman Academy
1,242 students
- This school 1,100
Union 8th Grade Ctr
1,100 students
- Ellen Ochoa Es 968
Ellen Ochoa Es
968 students
- Rosa Parks Es 647
Rosa Parks Es
647 students
What this shows Union 8th Grade Ctr reports 1,100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union 8th Grade Ctr compares
Union 8th Grade Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,100
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$11,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 22.5%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Union 8th Grade Ctr is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union reports $11,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union 8th 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 6th-7th Grade Ctr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Hs Freshman Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Ochoa Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union 8th Grade Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,242
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Oneta Ridge Ms
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938 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Oliver Ms
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Childers Ms
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Sequoyah Ms
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Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union 8th Grade Ctr
How many students attend Union 8th Grade Ctr?
Union 8th Grade Ctr has 1,100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Broken Arrow, OK. CCD year-over-year: 1,122 (2022-23) → 1,185 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union 8th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Union 8th Grade Ctr is 18:1, which is 12% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union 8th Grade Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Union 8th Grade Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Broken Arrow, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union 8th Grade Ctr?
Union 8th Grade Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union 8th Grade Ctr rank among middle schools in Broken Arrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Union 8th Grade Ctr ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Broken Arrow, 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 Broken Arrow on the city page.
What other schools are in Union?
Besides Union 8th Grade Ctr, Union also operates Union Hs (3,569 students), Union 6th-7th Grade Ctr (2,123 students), and Union Hs Freshman Academy (1,242 students). See the Union district page for the complete list.